General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago
Survivability Test Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Survivability Test Engineer to develop and execute test plans, perform survivability testing, and provide technical support for various projects.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will serve as an LO testing engineer for GA-ASI. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans to meet specific program requirements
Develop the capability to perform Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Survivability testing for LO materials and platforms. Lead and evaluate data on these materials for inclusion on builds
Utilize industry standard tools for the measurement of RF properties for GA-ASI designs. Refine and develop GA-ASI capabilities to perform testing, as well as leading testing at a variety of locations
Guide and develop integrated RF material solutions for a range of conventional and survivable platforms supported by results of numerical models and simulations in collaboration with senior personnel
Guide, develop and evaluate integrated RF material repair solutions for a range of survivable platforms
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
Use industry standard 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 communication 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
Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Qualification
Required
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 and testing of low observable materials and components
Candidate should have experience in the following: Experience using industry standard tools for the measurement of LO materials, components, and platforms, as well as data processing resulting from those measurements
Experience leading small teams during test events
Experience writing technical reports and developing process specifications for testing and repair of materials and structures
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
Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry preferred
Demonstrated experience modeling and analyzing various systems using codes
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
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