Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer located in our Rancho Bernardo location.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aid in developing concepts and plans for test programs
• Aid in developing, mapping and tracking of test requirements
• Create and update Test procedures and assist sub-contractors in design and execution of various tests on high power system electronics
• Translate product requirements into verification tests instructions
• Take a lead role when needed to execute and direct subsystem and system test operations
• Provide technical direction to staff engineers, technicians, and subcontractors when needed
• Aid in troubleshooting the tests as needed and interpret collected data for preparation and creation of test reports
• Work closely with the customer and subcontractors at the test site to execute the test and play a key role in providing status of the test progress
• Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for testing
• Adhere to all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Ensure work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and six or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; 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
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MSProject) and communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as needed
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required
• Must be a US citizen

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of space or missile systems with experience conducting environmental tests while operating these types of systems
• Hands on experience testing power electronic equipment
• Experience in writing technical documents such as test procedures and test reports
• Experience in communicating technical information to peers and to customers
• Demonstrated expertise in leading or guiding a team independently
• Working knowledge of Power Electronics in the area of power conditioning and storage and experience conducting tests in a development and production environment
• Experience in electrical subsystem and system level testing and some experience with board level tests
• Have a desire to work in a fast-paced testing environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is desired