Ground Control Station Integration and Test Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading teams to install/upgrade Ground Control Stations (GCS) for GA-ASI Unmanned Aerial Systems and any relevant troubleshooting.
• Work with Senior and Lead Engineers to develop new designs and modify existing systems as required to meet project goals.
• Support the GCS Project Engineering staff in the analysis, investigation, and resolution of engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in Ground Control Station designs using standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data and requirements, and develops/modifies new/existing test procedures used in production and field environments.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows:
• Four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree.
• May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Absolutely must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.