UAV Systems Specialist

Job Summary

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 minimal direction, this position collaborates with management and engineering to establish 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 and negotiates document specifications with customers and ensures 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 resolves complex problem areas and provides consultation to engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions. Consults on the development of and enforces the implementation of technical documentation policies, practices, and standards. Acts as the primary spokesperson on matters related to technical documentation. Provides training, direction, and guidance to less experienced professional or technical staff. Typically collaborates with management on short- and long-term planning.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides consultation to management and the customer to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering technical documents.

• Oversees the identification, collection, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data. Reads, interprets, and analyzes complex engineering source material, such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications and documents, and interviews with technical experts.

• Reviews and analyzes safety criteria in system procedures and design, and analyzes system failure modes to recommend technical manual procedures that control or eliminate hazards.

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

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

• Reviews human interface designs and provides recommendations for human interface improvements to ensure practicability, safety, and usability.

• Provides consultation to engineering teams to resolve technical and operational issues.

• Serves as a consultant to management and the customer by leading technical documentation reviews and making customer-related presentations as required.

• 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: Performs 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 fourteen or more years of professional engineering or military technical experience and/or professional, in-depth engineering or military documentation experience.
• Requires four or more years of management and customer-interface experience.
• Equivalent professional engineering or military technical experience, or military operations and maintenance experience, may be substituted in lieu of education or training.
• Must demonstrate detailed and extensive expertise and understanding of the engineering or military principles underlying the technology.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of the engineering development process.
• Must have a thorough understanding of logistics support analysis principles and procedures.
• Must possess the ability to:
  • Develop, acquire, interpret, and communicate complex engineering technical data.
  • Develop and communicate new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment.
  • Organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level.
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills when working with management and customers and representing the organization.
  • Identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of highly complex technical problems.
  • Accurately analyze, document, present, and report recommendations using excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of computer operations and applications.
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment is essential.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

• Internal Title: UAV Systems Specialist V
• Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Hybrid
• Pay Range Low: 118,500
• Pay Range High: 207,750
• Job Category: Product Support
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: No
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00