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(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 a Staff Material and Process Engineer with our ASI Division, located in Poway, CA.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide Materials Engineering support for Mechanical Engineering Department for\nLarge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)\nGround Control Stations (GCS)\nGround Support Equipment (GSE)\nSupport Mechanical Engineering Department in Design and Development; Test; Product ionization; and Fielding of Unmanned Airial Systems (UAS)\nProvide additional support for Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Field Support to address Materials and Process related issues.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. 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(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 a Staff Material and Process Engineer with our ASI Division, located in Poway, CA.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide Materials Engineering support for Mechanical Engineering Department for\nLarge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)\nGround Control Stations (GCS)\nGround Support Equipment (GSE)\nSupport Mechanical Engineering Department in Design and Development; Test; Product ionization; and Fielding of Unmanned Airial Systems (UAS)\nProvide additional support for Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Field Support to address Materials and Process related issues.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. 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