Failure Analysis Engineer US Army

6 days ago


Poway, California, United States General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Full time
Job Title: Failure Analysis Engineer US Army

We are seeking a highly skilled Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). As a key member of our Engineering Field Support (EFS) department, you will be responsible for performing FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System) engineering, including detailed root cause investigations and development of effective corrective actions based on analysis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify root cause of failure on various reported field failures of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and components through logical and systematic testing and troubleshooting.
  • Coordinate a team of multi-disciplined engineers throughout the entire failure analysis process and make recommendations to the Failure Review Board (FRB).
  • Determine resolution of UAV system failures and corrective actions in support of the FRACAS program.
  • Drive reliability improvement efforts and issue resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Material Control, and Quality departments.
  • Review of fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for UAV systems.
  • Develop test procedures, perform functional testing, analyze test results, and draw conclusions for equipment and systems in assigned areas.
  • Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Maintain FRACAS database, monitor investigation status, track open FRACAS investigations, and generate reports for management and customers.
  • Create and deliver technical presentations to management and customers.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers as required.
Requirements:
  • 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
  • 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Direct experience supporting a FRACAS program.
  • Familiarity with FRACAS software or databases and a working knowledge of Reliability Analysis and Failure Mode / Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, data links, engines, servos, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to operate various test equipment.
  • Understanding of aircraft structures, flight dynamics, and environmental issues.
  • Experience using data logging software as a troubleshooting tool.
  • Experience in FMECA, MTBF, and reliability calculations.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary range of $98,100 - $171,398.
  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Secret clearance desired.

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.



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