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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Mechanical Test Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Mechanical Test Engineer will be responsible for testing and designing airborne electronics, ensuring they meet requirements and survive in harsh environments.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the testing of GA-ASI designed airborne electronics

Ensure that the electronics will survive in harsh environments and that the design meets a defined set of requirements

Design and analysis of test fixtures

Present your test plans, reports, and other work to your peers, management, and stakeholders to gather feedback

Work on multiple projects at a time

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

This position could also be a combined design and test role

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTesting of ElectronicsEngineering ConceptsProfessional Engineering LicenseCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD

May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance is required