Engineer II

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) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These product lines include large linear motors, large high speed permanent magnet motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo.

Able to work independently, this position is responsible for reviewing, generating, and executing test procedures for complex software systems, which often are integrated with equally complex hardware systems. The engineer has a thorough understanding of software test engineering frameworks and processes. The engineer is expected to execute and complete work independently, reporting as contractually required. Initiates the planning of testing projects and identifies opportunities for greater test efficiency in order to meet customer requirements, including the development of associated test plans, procedures, and report documentation. Documents findings, communicates results to project stakeholders, makes technical presentations. The engineer may interact directly with the customer on occasion, exhibiting a thorough knowledge of the system, task at hand, and the associated engineering processes. Provides direction to test engineers, in specific situations, and may lead a team of moderately experienced test engineers in order to accomplish testing projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports operation of software/test engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex test engineering problems.
• Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as a technical subject matter expert (SME) with customer stakeholders
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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 a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough 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 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.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a subject matter expert and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Must be able to multitask and work independently.
• Knowledge of, and experience with Python, is desireable.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity is desireable.
• Professional certifications are desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required