Engineer, Fleet and Deployment Services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Fleet and Deployment Services team modifies and maintains the company assets to support company owned company operated (COCO) business opportunities, demonstrations and internal research and development (IRAD) projects.
Under general supervision with limited review, this position maintains the configuration management of a diverse fleet of prototype, pre-production and production aircraft and ground equipment. Assignments will focus on integrating emerging technology onto the company UAS, maintaining asset configuration records, and coordinating activity with flight operation, test operation, program office, and engineering teams. Assignments will also include investigation and resolution of engineering configuration problems of moderate scope and complexity. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information, and potential problems to be encountered with work reviewed regularly for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy. Documents findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. Contacts are primarily internal with infrequent inter-organization or customer contact on routine matters. Provides direction to design or technician staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff. Tasks involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
- Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
- Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions. May be required to make brief technical presentations.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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 procedures and practices.