• Engineer IV

    General Atomics (Poway, CA)


    52582BR

    Company:

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

    Job Summary:

    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.

     

    We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer Analyst to join our Network & Product Engineering Team in Poway, California.

     

    Responsible for Network Infrastructure design, implementation, and support for UAV related systems. Work with network Architecture and lead Engineers to develop new designs or modifications of existing systems as required to meet project goals. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones and at completion. Applicant must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Work with internal project team and customer team members to define network system design requirements.

    + Work with internal project team and customer team members to analyze and modify system requirements as needed to support project outcome.

    + Work with other functional groups such as Software Engineering, Configuration Management and Manufacturing personnel to facilitate project tasks completion.

    + Work with lead Engineers on sustaining engineering tasks that impact existing UAS assemblies and sub-assemblies.

    + Develops network configuration and provides technical networking support for production, development and implemented systems.

    + Identify and troubleshoot system malfunctions and make corrections to network configurations to ensure efficient operation.

    + Coordinate the repair, replacement, or retirement of network infrastructure.

    + Proactively identify, investigate, and propose resolutions to issues that could impact the network/server infrastructure utilized by customers to support mission operations.

    + Document proposed, intermediate, and final network system design.

    + Document Network Infrastructure implementation procedures

    + Assist lead Engineers in the producing documentation such as System Specifications and Production Test Procedures (PTP).

     

    We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

    Job ID#:

    52582BR

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Travel Percentage Required:

    0% - 25%

    Full-Time/Part-Time:

    Full-Time Salary

    State:

    California

    Clearance Level:

    Secret

    Pay Range Low:

    98,100

    City:

    Poway

     

    Clearance Required?:

     

    Desired

    Pay Range High:

    171,398

    Recruitment Posting Title:

    Network Engineer Analyst

    Job Qualifications:

    + Typically 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

    + Must be familiar with basic mechanical and electrical design concepts. Knowledge of RETMA rack mountable equipment design and integration a plus.

    + Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases, determining the appropriate approach at a given task level at the project level.

    + Ability to understand, communicate and apply new concepts quickly.

    + Intermediate level knowledge of Network Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies.

    + Solid grasp of Network routing protocols. (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, ISIS, Static Routes, etc.).

    + Solid grasp of Ethernet technologies. (STP, VLANs, Port-Security, MACSEC, IGMP Snooping, BUM filters).

    + Intermediate level knowledge of Network support tools. (Terminal Emulator, SFTP/FTP/TFTP Clients,

    + Wireshark, RFC2544 compliant test sets, ICMP, Traceroute, etc.).

    + Hands on implementation and support of TCP/IP Network Infrastructure (hardware) (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Media Converters, NTP Servers, and PC Clients).

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

     

    US Citizenship Required?:

     

    Yes

    Experience Level:

    Mid-Level (3-7 years)

     

    Relocation Assistance Provided?:

     

    No

    Workstyle:

    Hybrid