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UAV Systems Specialist II

General Atomics

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Poway, CA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
  • Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, developing and documenting detailed requirements for operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.  
  • Reviews document specifications with customers to ensure final documents clearly and effectively communicate technical information and data.  
  • Reviews product systems, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.  
  • Investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems, and develops recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards.  
  • Participates with engineering project teams to review product systems, functional specifications and operations, to assess and develop needed technical information, and to establish safety requirements for assigned systems. 
  • Plans, coordinates, and leads efforts of a small/medium team to complete a project.  
  • Develops documents and may present documents to customers and management.  
  • This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
  • Researches, analyzes, develops, and documents detailed requirements or operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures, checklists, technical specifications, alert bulletins, training materials and other procedures and reports.
  • Reads, interprets and analyzes engineering source material such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications/documents, and interviews with technical experts.
  • Analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system procedures and design to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Develops safety procedures as required to support customer and test/operational requirements.
  • Investigates and resolves problem areas and participates with engineering, operations and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions.
  • Participates in the evaluation, selection, application, and/or adaptation of engineering modifications.
  • May serve as the primary contact on contracts and programs.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • 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 practices and procedures.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
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 education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and two or more years of professional engineering/military technical and/or documentation experience. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical experience or military operations and maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
  •  Must have formal training in one or more safety disciplines.  
  • Must demonstrate a comprehensive technical understanding of military or commercial systems and have knowledge of the engineering development process.  
  • The ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate technical data.
  • The ability to understand new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • The ability to identify issues and develop solutions to technical problems.
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations.
  • Strong knowledge of computer operations and applications.  
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required.
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The freedom to explore. The promise to deliver. General Atomics, based in San Diego, CA, develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications. Privately owned and vertically integrated, we have the freedom to invest in the most innovative technologies, and the resources to deliver them as products for customers around the world. Predator® unmanned aerial vehicles, TRIGA® research reactors, aircraft carrier launch and recovery systems, MagLev transport and fusion energy are some of our most innovative programs.

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