15 flight test instrumentation engineer jobs found in Poway, CA

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 a Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering Flight Test Team, in Poway, CA. This engineer will be expected to work independently to plan, execute and report on system level UAV flight test programs. The hands-on nature of flight testing will require the test engineer to support activities at remote locations throughout the continental US, where company products are located and where flexible work schedules are often required. In addition, a high level of technical aptitude will be required in order to troubleshoot complex test systems on the fly. This is a highly cross-functional role, with expectations to build and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the...

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and execute flight test campaigns to validate system performance and ensure compliance with requirements. Develop and design flight test instrumentation systems, cables, equipment, and software to facilitate execution and testing of unmanned air vehicles. Configure, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation systems, with a focus on Safran/ACRA/Curtiss-Wright data acquisition systems. Support the installation, test, and sustainment of flight test hardware and software at multiple GA locations and facilities. Work with subject matter experts on the proper selection and location of flight test instrumentation with extensive work on the...

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and execute flight test campaigns to validate system performance and ensure compliance with requirements. Develop and design flight test instrumentation systems, cables, equipment, and software to facilitate execution and testing of unmanned air vehicles. Configure, operate, and troubleshoot flight test instrumentation systems, with a focus on Safran/ACRA/Curtiss-Wright data acquisition systems. Support the installation, test, and sustainment of flight test hardware and software at multiple GA locations and facilities. Work with subject matter experts on the proper selection and location of flight test instrumentation with extensive work on the...

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 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. This 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. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to Weapon System, Vehicle and Payload Autonomy and Flight Sciences test events. This position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with...

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies team located in Rancho Bernardo.  We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in power electronics hardware development and Electromagnetic Compatibility...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Please note that this opportunity is...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued...

 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. GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Test supervisor to join the Electrical Engineering Test team within the ASI Division located in Poway, CA. This position will report to Electrical Engineering Test manager and will supervise a multidisciplinary team supporting production avionics, flight-test instrumentation, ground systems, and automated test environments. This position combines technical leadership, personnel development, project execution, and cross-functional problem solving. Contributes to the development of annual and long-term objectives. Objectives are typically accomplished through a team of business analysts, technicians, and engineers. May be responsible for decisions that impact outcomes where...

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. GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join the Electrical Engineering Test team within the ASI Division in Poway, California. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Test Director, the Engineering Manager will lead flight test instrumentation efforts and oversee the technical performance and execution of multiple concurrent programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple teams, including Flight Operations Facility (FOF), Mechanical Engineering flight test instrumentation team, technical staff, production managers, project engineers, program managers, and external customers. This position requires effective communication with personnel at all levels of the organization. This position may make...

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 with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff. DUTIES AND...

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. GA-ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Instrumentation and Test Technician on the mechanical engineering flight test instrumentation team. This role will be given increasing responsibility to learn and apply professional instrumentation practices, with opportunities for overtime work. The Instrumentation and Test Technician performs and/or assists in modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment. They will assist engineers in test set up at customer sites across the continental US and conducts semi-routine experiments and tests. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and...

JOB INFORMATION See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Electrician positions install, test and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables and communication cables; install, modify, repair or test water, wastewater or collection pumps, motor-operated valves or control systems; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), building and street lighting systems, motors, heating and ventilating wiring systems, panel boards, primary electrical systems, street lighting, outside flood lighting and airport lighting; assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage...

JOB INFORMATION See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Plant Process Control Electrician positions install, test, adjust, modify and maintain the most complex motor control and power systems, electrical machinery and equipment in a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water pump station, wastewater pump station and/or storm water pump station; design, modify and make programming and software improvements on computerized electrical system control and data acquisition operations; analyze problems and make necessary repairs on electrical control systems required to interface with process control computers; instruct Electricians in the more difficult and complex aspects of their work assignments; may lead the work of lower level staff; and perform other duties as assigned.         NOTES: Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following...

Join our team as a Test Engineer, executing hands-on battery-scale thermal and mechanical destructive safety testing in collaboration with engineering technicians. You would own the test lab and develop novel test and measurement techniques. In this role, you would set up and run tests, perform post-test analysis, troubleshoot issues, and develop chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical testing protocols - directly impacting product safety and accelerating Tesla's next-gen products to market. Tesla is committed to hiring diverse talent and seeks self-motivated, disciplined team players with strong communication skills who innovate, challenge others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with real hardware, ensuring rapid feedback loops and meeting aggressive deadlines. This role is based at Tesla's San Diego site in Kearny Mesa. The Role Create test plans to meet design engineering data needs by specifying, ordering, and maintaining lab equipment while adhering to EHS...

Tesla is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead a small team in innovating and maintaining advanced control systems for manufacturing and facilities equipment, accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. We're looking for passionate experts with proven experience in controls engineering, automation, and team leadership to ensure seamless technical integration, foster cross-team collaboration, and drive strategic operational excellence. Primary location: San Diego, CA with minimal travel. The Role Lead the development of control systems for battery cell manufacturing (e.g., electrode coating and cell assembly) and facilities (e.g., HVAC) Ensure control systems meet precision, repeatability, and safety requirements Collaborate with various engineering and management teams to align control systems with broader project goals Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to deliver control solutions on time and within scope Coach and develop junior...