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General Atomics · 1 day ago

Flight Simulation Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leader in high-technology systems development, and they are seeking a Flight Simulation Engineer to support the Aerospace Systems Engineering Department. The role involves developing and managing flight simulations and analysis tools for various space and weapon system projects.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the aerospace systems engineering organization by developing and configuration managing flight simulations and other analysis tools

Support development of new weapon systems particularly gun-launched projectiles and guided missiles and/or satellites

Support real-time simulation development and Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Performs upgrades to simulation and analysis tools with special focus on maintaining analyst usability and tool flexibility

Support peer reviews of simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required

Develop and implement simulation software unit tests and other automated test scripts as required

Develop simulation tool and software documentation using company guidelines and best industry practices

Support post-processing and analysis of data collected from ground and flight tests, simulation-based performance assessments, and other sources

Develop briefing materials for design reviews

Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact simulation and analysis tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required

Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams

Support development of simulation and analysis related data deliverables

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Flight simulation developmentSoftware configuration managementProgramming languagesSoftware-In-The-Loop testingHardware-In-The-Loop testingHigh fidelity simulationsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeam collaborationInitiativeWork ethic

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or master's degree or PhD in software engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; 6 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 4 or more years of experience with a master's degree, or 2 or more years of experience with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of software engineering and software configuration management and version control concepts, principles, processes, and tools such as Git and SVN

Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, gun-launched projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, or satellites is required

Demonstrated skills with multiple programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, and MATLAB is required

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas

Must have an active Dept of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret if required by the program

Able to work extended hours as required

Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities: Initiative and strong work ethic to work independently, or with a team, or solve challenging problems in a development and prototyping environment

Rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems

Excellent communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions

Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success