Systems Test Analyst

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of satellites, advanced weapon systems, and numerous other products.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Integration and Test Department. This full-time position provides support for test planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for ground and flight tests of GA weapon system, satellite, and surveillance products being developed under both government contracts and Internal Research and Development (IR&D) activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support development of test plans, execute ground and flight tests, and document test results for missile and projectile programs.
• Execute test plans with mission relatable requirements along with recording data and insights during test execution
• Work to deliver test objectives, and follow test procedures accordingly
• Support technical interchanges for test activities on major weapon system development and demonstration programs acting as the primary interface with engineering, and other technical staff
• Effectively communicate test execution needs at test readiness reviews
• Respond with recorded data at test event briefs and post-test debriefs
• Provide on-site test support, data collection, troubleshooting and trade skills to enable effective testing
• Provide and appropriately archive test data to engineering and management team for analysis
• Capture integration and test failure details in reports
• Provide technical support to responsible engineers and communicate post-test results
• Estimate time required to conduct testing and complete assigned tasks within project schedule
• Provide support to rapid resolution of test delays though use of trade skills and talents including during test thorough communication with task leads and other leadership during assignments
• Collaborate with GA and customer engineering and program management teams for safe and effective integration and testing activities
• Fill documentation and make technical recommendations and presentations as required
• Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required
• Integrate, build, create and test parts of systems and full assembles using hand tools and power equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Precision Machining, etc.) from an accredited institution including trade schools and progressive experience as follows; four or more years of experience with an associate's degree, two or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of manufacturing, troubleshooting and equipment operation principles, and processes.
• Excellent communication skills, including documenting test, reading and executing procedures, and filling reports; capturing system test information; recording test failures; and reporting test results
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot test and equipment failures, document findings, and work to closure
• Diverse test, manufacturing, assembly, experience with a variety of electronic or mechanical systems as well as experience working in an agile and fast paced environment
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately in a dynamic environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level and project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
• Must have ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more areas with a willingness to build new skills as opportunities are presented
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate strong initiative and work ethic, and work effectively with a diverse team of Engineers and scientists.
• Able to work extended hours as required
• Travel throughout the U.S. in support of testing is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities:
  • Hands on approach to rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems
  • Communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions
  • Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in project success