{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e623d21782286e718e60aa4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e623d21782286e718e60aa4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e623d21782286e718e60aa4","title":"Flight Test Engineer / Systems Test Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Flight Test Engineer / Systems Test Engineer as a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems SD&T team. This position is located at our Poway, CA location supporting aircraft test and evaluation engineering activities on novel and innovative General Atomics systems.\n\nThis SD&T engineer will be an integral part of the mission systems development team and will share responsibility for overseeing testing of new payloads and capabilities.\n\nThe candidate will also be expected to contribute to Weapon System, Vehicle and Payload Autonomy and Flight Sciences test events.\n\nThis position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with hands-on access to our industry-leading Unmanned platforms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPerform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities under minimal supervision and apply new concepts in an evolving environment to determine/develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide the completion of test activities.\nSupport test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews acting as a primary contact with internal and external customers while representing the organization with external customers.\nCommunicate clearly in writing and verbally during all phases of flight test programs to include test planning, ground and flight test procedures/cards, test observations and issues, and test reports.\nAct as primary test engineer during test operations. Test duties include system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource allocation, conducting and directing System Integration Lab (SIL), ground and flight test, providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events, and participating in technical test reviews.\nInitiate the planning of engineering projects and coordinate test events with engineering labs and flight ops facilities. Responsibilities include determining test configurations, test instrumentation, test assets, and coordination with test ranges.\nDevelop and maintain engineering schedules for programs tasks or subtasks and coordinate program work phases.\nParticipate with the engineering and program development team to develop and mature requirements and specifications, and participate in design reviews to ensure the design meets all requirements.\nIdentify programmatic issues and provide leadership in developing solutions. Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as prime contact for technical and program issues.\nIdentify, analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to complex test and integration issues discovered during all test phases utilizing engineering and scientific principles.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters 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 bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nPrior experience in a Test & Integration role for manned and/or unmanned aircraft platforms is highly desired. Especially experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Developmental Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT).\nFamiliarity with Test Planning processes including support of Test Plan Working Groups, Test Readiness Reviews, Safety Review Boards etc. is highly desired\nFamiliarity with network systems is desired.\nExperience as a test conductor, test director, test pilot/navigator or participation in a Combined Test Force (CTF) or Integrated Test Team (ITT) is desired.\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of engineering concepts; and an expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nPrevious expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating rules and regulations thereof.\nMust be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain United States Department of Defense (US DoD) clearance is required.\n25% travel is required.\n\nRECENT FLIGHT TEST DEMONSTRATION EVENTS\n\nGA-ASI Flies Government Reference Autonomy Stack at Orange Flag 25-1\nGA-ASI and US Navy Fly MQ-20 Avenger Using MD-5 GCS To Perform Commanded Autonomy Maneuvers\nGA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on Autonomous Electronic Warfare Link 16 Capabilities on MQ-20 Avenger\nGA-ASI Demonstrates Release of Advanced Air-Launched Effects from MQ-20 Avenger UAS\nGA-ASI Uses Autonomy to Close Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, and Assess Engagement Chain\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n81,080\nPay Range High\n141,650\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T13:20:18.975Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Flight Test Engineer / Systems Test Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Flight Test Engineer / Systems Test Engineer as a System Development & Test (SD&T) Engineer in our Agile Mission Systems SD&T team. This position is located at our Poway, CA location supporting aircraft test and evaluation engineering activities on novel and innovative General Atomics systems.\n\nThis SD&T engineer will be an integral part of the mission systems development team and will share responsibility for overseeing testing of new payloads and capabilities.\n\nThe candidate will also be expected to contribute to Weapon System, Vehicle and Payload Autonomy and Flight Sciences test events.\n\nThis position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with hands-on access to our industry-leading Unmanned platforms.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPerform Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities under minimal supervision and apply new concepts in an evolving environment to determine/develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide the completion of test activities.\nSupport test plan working groups, technical reviews, and safety reviews acting as a primary contact with internal and external customers while representing the organization with external customers.\nCommunicate clearly in writing and verbally during all phases of flight test programs to include test planning, ground and flight test procedures/cards, test observations and issues, and test reports.\nAct as primary test engineer during test operations. Test duties include system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource allocation, conducting and directing System Integration Lab (SIL), ground and flight test, providing ground and flight crew direction/leadership during tests events, and participating in technical test reviews.\nInitiate the planning of engineering projects and coordinate test events with engineering labs and flight ops facilities. Responsibilities include determining test configurations, test instrumentation, test assets, and coordination with test ranges.\nDevelop and maintain engineering schedules for programs tasks or subtasks and coordinate program work phases.\nParticipate with the engineering and program development team to develop and mature requirements and specifications, and participate in design reviews to ensure the design meets all requirements.\nIdentify programmatic issues and provide leadership in developing solutions. Interact with internal and external representatives at various levels concerning resolution of technical and scheduling issues. Act as prime contact for technical and program issues.\nIdentify, analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to complex test and integration issues discovered during all test phases utilizing engineering and scientific principles.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters 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 bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nPrior experience in a Test & Integration role for manned and/or unmanned aircraft platforms is highly desired. Especially experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Developmental Test (DT) or Operational Test (OT).\nFamiliarity with Test Planning processes including support of Test Plan Working Groups, Test Readiness Reviews, Safety Review Boards etc. is highly desired\nFamiliarity with network systems is desired.\nExperience as a test conductor, test director, test pilot/navigator or participation in a Combined Test Force (CTF) or Integrated Test Team (ITT) is desired.\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of engineering concepts; and an expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nPrevious expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating rules and regulations thereof.\nMust be able to perform complex tasks in multiple engineering areas.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain United States Department of Defense (US DoD) clearance is required.\n25% travel is required.\n\nRECENT FLIGHT TEST DEMONSTRATION EVENTS\n\nGA-ASI Flies Government Reference Autonomy Stack at Orange Flag 25-1\nGA-ASI and US Navy Fly MQ-20 Avenger Using MD-5 GCS To Perform Commanded Autonomy Maneuvers\nGA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate on Autonomous Electronic Warfare Link 16 Capabilities on MQ-20 Avenger\nGA-ASI Demonstrates Release of Advanced Air-Launched Effects from MQ-20 Avenger UAS\nGA-ASI Uses Autonomy to Close Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, and Assess Engagement Chain\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Hourly\nPay Range Low\n81,080\nPay Range High\n141,650\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-05T13:20:18.975Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T13:20:18.975Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1e623d21782286e718e60aa4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e623d21782286e718e60aa4"}}