UAV Systems Specialist

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.

With general direction, 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May assist in establishing objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles and related technical publications.

• 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.

• Develops documents and presents documents to customers and management.

• 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 and analyzes system failure modes to recommend technical manual procedures which control or eliminate hazards.

• Develops safety procedures as required to support customer and test/operational requirements.

• May evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements.

• Investigates and resolves problem areas and collaborates with engineering, operations and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions.

• 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.

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

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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and five or more years of professional engineering/military technical and/or documentation experience. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical, operations, and/or maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.

• Must have formal training in one or more safety disciplines.

• Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of military and/or commercial systems, a strong working knowledge of the engineering development process, and an understanding of logistic support analysis and principles.

• Must possess:

• the ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate engineering technical data

• the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment

• the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level

• the ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex technical problems

• excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations

• excellent knowledge of computer operations and applications

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Salary: $81,080 - $141,650 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit ~~~ Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.