Entry-level Systems Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to support Test Operations at their Southern California facilities. The role involves analyzing, investigating, and resolving moderately complex infrastructure and systems engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve moderately complex infrastructure and systems engineering problems related to computing systems, operating systems, networking, virtualization platforms, and supporting services.
• Designs, deploys, and maintains infrastructure systems including servers, virtual machines, system software, and related services.
• Performs functional testing, validation, and troubleshooting of infrastructure systems, equipment, and software utilizing standard engineering and technical principles.
• Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to project engineering staff.
• Maintains system performance, system logs, and operational alerts and performs detailed analysis of diagnostic and performance data to identify root causes of system issues.
• Implements system improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and operational automation to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation including system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Contributes to the planning, design, implementation, and improvement of computing and infrastructure systems including system deployment, performance monitoring, automation, and operational reliability.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding matters of technical significance.
• Works closely with project engineering staff to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot complex operational issues, and implement infrastructure improvements.
• May lead small engineering efforts or technical phases of larger projects related to infrastructure deployment or system improvements.
• Provides technical guidance to junior engineers, design staff, or technicians supporting system deployment, testing, or maintenance activities.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information including system architecture, operational data, and security-related information.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent systems engineering or infrastructure experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory related to computing systems, operating systems, networking, virtualization platforms, or distributed systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize required diagnostic tools and system management utilities while ensuring system reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with infrastructure technologies such as server operating systems, virtualization platforms, system monitoring tools, and networking fundamentals is desirable.
• Must be able to understand new technologies and concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving systems environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable effective interaction with other professionals, produce appropriate documentation, and present results to a limited internal audience.
• Able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
• Relevant professional certifications in infrastructure technologies, operating systems, or networking are desirable.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.