RAM Engineer

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.

Under general supervision, this position is supporting Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineering Department activities related to the execution of RAM Programs and other analyses for GA-ASI’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

• Ability to learn aircraft and ground station subsystems and become an expert on how the systems work as a whole.
• Proficient with Microsoft excel and access. Maintain and improve Reliability Databases to assess reliability performance through system life cycle, provide trend analysis, develop and monitor reliability growth.
• Ability to develop Reliability and Maintainability Models and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs).
• Conduct Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Ability to impact design through clear and concise Reliability & Maintainability analysis and design requirements.
• 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.
• Have strong communication, computer, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Support the Design Assurance process and other related design review milestones (i.e., PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team, and able to perform multiple and complex tasks in one or more engineering areas., * 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 basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Ability to impact design through clear and concise Reliability & Maintainability analysis and design requirements.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.