UAV Systems Specialist Cartographer - General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Adelanto, CA
About the Job
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.
With minimal direction, this position collaborates with management and engineering to establish objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles and related technical publications. Reviews and negotiates document specifications with customers and ensures final documents clearly and effectively communicate technical information and data. Reviews product systems, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. Investigates and resolves complex problem areas and provides consultation to engineering, operations and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions. Consults on the development of and enforces the implementation of technical documentation policies, practices, and standards. Acts as primary spokesperson on matters related to technical documentation. Provides training, direction, and guidance to less experienced professional or technical staff. Typically collaborates with management on short and long term planning.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Provides consultation to management and the customer to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering technical documents.
+ Oversees the identification, collection, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data. Reads, interprets and analyzes complex engineering source material such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications/documents, and interviews with technical experts.
+ Reviews and analyzes safety criteria in system procedures and design, and analyzes system failure modes to recommend technical manual procedures which control or eliminate hazards.
+ Develops safety procedures as required to support customer and test/operational requirements.
+ Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements.
+ Reviews human interface designs, and provides recommendations for human interface improvements to ensure practicability, safety and usability.
+ Provides consultation to engineering teams to resolve technical/operational issues.
+ Serves as a consultant to management and customer by leading technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.
+ Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
+ Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and fourteen or more years of professional engineering/military technical experience and/or professional in-depth engineering/military documentation experience. In addition, must have four or more years of management/customer interface. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical experience or military operations and maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
+ Must demonstrate an understanding of the engineering/military principles underlying the technology, an extensive working knowledge of the engineering development process, and a thorough understanding of logistic support analysis, principles and procedures with regards to maps, charts, vector chart data, and GIS.
+ Must possess:
+ the ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate complex engineering technical data
+ the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment
+ the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level
+ excellent leadership and organization skills in order to work with management and customers and represent the organization
+ the ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of highly complex technical problems
+ excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations
+ excellent knowledge of computer operations and applications
+ Must possess an understanding of basic cartography and or understanding of map/chart creation in either raster or vector form.
+ Preferred to have also have working knowledge of
+ ArcGIS
+ Python
+ Photoshop/GIMP
+ Various geo-registered map types such as
+ geoTIff
+ Mr. SID
+ DTED
+ DAFIF
+ IHO S-57, S-100 etc
+ Unreal graphics engine
+ Unity graphics engine
+ Blender
+ Presagis TerraVista
+ Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Salary: $62,510 - $105,628 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid
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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
With minimal direction, this position collaborates with management and engineering to establish objectives, plans, and timelines for the development of comprehensive technical documents such as procedure manuals, operational specifications, training manuals, presentations, articles and related technical publications. Reviews and negotiates document specifications with customers and ensures final documents clearly and effectively communicate technical information and data. Reviews product systems, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. Investigates and resolves complex problem areas and provides consultation to engineering, operations and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions. Consults on the development of and enforces the implementation of technical documentation policies, practices, and standards. Acts as primary spokesperson on matters related to technical documentation. Provides training, direction, and guidance to less experienced professional or technical staff. Typically collaborates with management on short and long term planning.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Provides consultation to management and the customer to determine appropriate timelines, content, and format for the development of comprehensive engineering technical documents.
+ Oversees the identification, collection, and analysis of appropriate technical information and data. Reads, interprets and analyzes complex engineering source material such as engineering drawings, software documents, test plans, design specifications/documents, and interviews with technical experts.
+ Reviews and analyzes safety criteria in system procedures and design, and analyzes system failure modes to recommend technical manual procedures which control or eliminate hazards.
+ Develops safety procedures as required to support customer and test/operational requirements.
+ Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements.
+ Reviews human interface designs, and provides recommendations for human interface improvements to ensure practicability, safety and usability.
+ Provides consultation to engineering teams to resolve technical/operational issues.
+ Serves as a consultant to management and customer by leading technical documentation reviews and making customer related presentations as required.
+ Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
+ Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
44482
Job Qualifications:
+ Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree and fourteen or more years of professional engineering/military technical experience and/or professional in-depth engineering/military documentation experience. In addition, must have four or more years of management/customer interface. Equivalent professional engineering/military technical experience or military operations and maintenance experience may be substituted in lieu of education/training.
+ Must demonstrate an understanding of the engineering/military principles underlying the technology, an extensive working knowledge of the engineering development process, and a thorough understanding of logistic support analysis, principles and procedures with regards to maps, charts, vector chart data, and GIS.
+ Must possess:
+ the ability to develop, acquire, interpret and communicate complex engineering technical data
+ the ability to develop and communicate new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment
+ the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate work phases and determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level
+ excellent leadership and organization skills in order to work with management and customers and represent the organization
+ the ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of highly complex technical problems
+ excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately analyze, document, present and report recommendations
+ excellent knowledge of computer operations and applications
+ Must possess an understanding of basic cartography and or understanding of map/chart creation in either raster or vector form.
+ Preferred to have also have working knowledge of
+ ArcGIS
+ Python
+ Photoshop/GIMP
+ Various geo-registered map types such as
+ geoTIff
+ Mr. SID
+ DTED
+ DAFIF
+ IHO S-57, S-100 etc
+ Unreal graphics engine
+ Unity graphics engine
+ Blender
+ Presagis TerraVista
+ Ability to work both independently and lead in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Salary: $62,510 - $105,628 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid
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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.
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