General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field; significant progressive experience is required.
  • Must have experience in electromagnetics with a focus on RF technology and low observable designs.
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes like RAM2D, Aurora, XPATCH, and SENTRi is essential.
  • Experience with CAD and meshing tools such as NX, Rhino, and Cubit for geometry input is necessary.
  • Programming skills in MATLAB, LabView, Python, or similar are required.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities, with a focus on collaboration and leadership potential.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical tools for performance predictions related to survivability designs.
  • Utilize industry-standard RF prediction tools to suggest necessary design changes.
  • Guide the development of integrated RF solutions for various conventional and survivable projects.
  • Participate in designing and building test articles for verifying survivable designs.
  • Prepare and execute testing plans, ensuring integrity during testing at external facilities.
  • Provide technical leadership and support throughout the simulation, fabrication, and testing phases.
  • Act as Principal Investigator on projects developing and implementing survivability technologies.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment that values unique backgrounds and experiences.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

General Atomics Survivability group has an exciting position available for a Survivability Engineer to provide design and analysis, tool development, and systems development support to a variety of projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop tools to aid analysis and predictions of platform performance, such as first-order modeling, material property prediction or estimation, geometry fixing, and design optimization.
  • Utilize industry standard tools for the prediction of RF properties for GA-ASI designs. Suggest design changes based on these predictions to meet program objectives.
  • Guide and develop integrated RF solutions for a range of conventional and survivable platforms supported by results of numerical models and simulations in collaboration with senior personnel.
  • Participate in the design and fabrication of measurement and test articles ("fixtures", "pole models") for validation of survivable designs.
  • Support testing efforts at outside facilities and mature in house RCS testing capabilities. The successful candidates will prepare test plans, interface with vendor personnel, and may require being onsite during testing to ensure test integrity.
  • Demonstrate experience with survivable composite structures such that they can help guide design and requirements for new program builds. Be able to guide design and requirements for these programs to ensure results meet customer requirements.
  • Develop tools to evaluate measured test data of platform performance, including transferring measured data to numerous 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes to inform design iterations
  • Provide technical support and leadership to ensure that work products meet requirements through simulation, fabrication and test. The successful candidate will prepare and present status and progress reports, PDR and CDR presentations, and formal proposals to senior level personnel and customers.
  • Act as Principal Investigator and provide technical leadership to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.
  • Ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.

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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Electromagnetics phenomenology experience with emphasis in RF technology is a must, with work related experience in integration of low observable designs. Candidate should have experience in the following:
  • Experience in design and modeling of vehicles and low observable systems utilizing 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes such as (but not limited to) RAM2D, Aurora, XPATCH, and SENTRi. Experience with Pioneer, Saber or other similar tools for analysis of measured data is also desirable.
  • Experience in creating geometry inputs using CAD and meshing tools, such as NX, Rhino, and Cubit.
  • Experience in developing tools using MATLAB, LabView, Python or other programming languages.
  • Understanding of a wide range of technical theories and concepts related to electromagnetics and RF integration of subsystems.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Strong team player with leadership potential qualities. The successful candidate will work under general supervision, following established procedures.
  • Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security Clearance is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience modeling and analyzing various systems using codes.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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