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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 4 days ago

Survivability Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a leader in developing high-technology systems, and they are seeking a Survivability Engineer to provide design and analysis support for various projects. The role involves developing tools for performance predictions, guiding RF solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Electromagnetics phenomenologyRF technology2D3D RCS analysisMATLABCADMeshing toolsPythonLeadership potentialCommunication skillsTeam player

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven 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

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