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Field Service Engineer

San Diego, California

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Overview

General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Senior (8+ years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 48878BR Company General Atomics Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Field Service Engineer City San Diego State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $89,180 - $155,825

Job Summary 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.

Under general direction this position is responsible for providing off- site technical and operational analysis and support in the design, development, installation and maintenance of equipment. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues and independently determines and develops technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems or issues and recommends actions to customers. Conducts technical analysis of product modifications and enhancements in accordance with customer specifications and implementations. Provides guidance and training to customers regarding equipment. May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff. The Field Services Engineer will support the following product lines: RMS (Radiation Monitoring Systems) located in nuclear power plants; Perses (industrial supercritical water oxidation) technologies used for the destruction of PFAS (Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) by-products; Gulftronic® - electrostatic separators that remove all FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) catalyst fines from refinery slurry oils; TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotope, General Atomics) reactors, small research reactors found in universities and government labs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Actively participates in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and installation oversight for RMS, Gulftronic®, Perses, and TRIGA.
  • Configures equipment, including loading software, testing operation, and making modifications per contract specifications.
  • Provides on-site software/firmware installation and configuration support for customers.
  • Ensures the system operates within expected parameters.
  • Assesses product needs according to specifications and recommends actions to the customer for appropriate product solutions.
  • Analyzes equipment failures to independently determine causes and recommend corrective actions.
  • Writes and reviews trouble reports, failure and casualty reports, test documentation, and procedures in accordance with product and customer specifications.
  • Designs, develops, and conducts customer training classes on system functionality, operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Receives Field Change Order (FCO) notifications from the Account Manager and provides preliminary technical scope of changes to the Program Solutions Engineer.
  • Provides off-site and after-hours phone support for customers.
  • Possesses general knowledge of and experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
  • Responsible for updating the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database with information related to field service projects.
  • May function in an advisory or leadership role and provide direction to less experienced professional staff.
  • Serves as company liaison with customer on technical matters for assigned projects.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to maintain a productive and safe work environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • 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.
Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field along with eight or more years progressive experience in engineering with a bachelor's degree and three or more years experience with a master's degree. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must demonstrate a complete understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
  • Must have leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
  • Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new processes.
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to guide employees and interface with customers.
  • The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • The ability to represent the company as a knowledgeable resource on external projects.
  • Excellent computer skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel, both domestic and foreign, as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Salary:$89,180 - $155,825
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
– Peter, Senior Staff Engineer
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“Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions.”
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“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
– John, Staff Engineer

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