Mechanical Environmental Test Supervisor

Mechanical Environmental Test Supervisor at GENERAL ATOMICS

Overview

General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first-of-a-kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment. Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments requirements testing and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

• **Schedule:** Full Time
• **Salary:** $116,480 - $208,505
• **Job Level:** Senior (8 years)
• **Travel:** 0-25%

Success Profile

What makes a successful Mechanical Environmental Test Supervisor at General Atomics?

* Analytical * Collaborative * Inventive * Problem Solver * Team Player * Creative

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. We are looking for mechanical engineers who want to be a part of our team designing and testing remote piloted aircraft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of avionics test engineers
• Review proposals and estimate future work
• Develop environmental test plans from requirements
• Flow down requirements from the aircraft level to the individual component level
• Manage and coordinate testing ensuring execution to your plan
• Work with the cross-functional team to respond to and recover from any failures that occur
• Report results of testing and recommend design improvements as appropriate
• Juggle more than one test program at a time and track changing schedules and priorities
• Design test fixtures
• Assess environmental compliance of off-the-shelf components
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Progressive engineering experience
• Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
• Ability to develop and communicate new concepts
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Some travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Pension
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple product lines means a variety of work
• Paid Time Off

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