General Atomics · 3 days ago
Flight Controls Engineer Production Programs
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Flight Controls Engineer Production Programs to support their Flight Technologies group, focusing on flight controls and supporting production Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) programs.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform GNC-related tasks for varying levels of aircraft modifications, including requirements development, software integration and validation, simulation analysis to support airworthiness risk assessment, flight test planning, and analysis of flight data
Evaluate the impact to Flight Controls from system changes, such as new external payloads and software updates, utilizing linear and non-linear analyses, piloted simulation, SIL/HIL testing, and ground/flight testing
Ensure new developments comply with system requirements, legacy system performance, and follow industry best practices
Troubleshoot flight control anomalies experienced in fielded systems via flight data analysis and simulation, correlating with flight software operation and generating flight software corrective actions
Analyze the aerodynamic characteristics of existing aircraft to ensure current flying qualities performance is maintained
Comfortable interacting with disciplines closely related to Flight Controls, such as Aerodynamics, Structures, Test Engineers, and Systems Engineers
Occasional travel to flight test facilities to support ground and flight test activities
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable
Demonstrates a growing technical understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
Above-average documentation and communication skills
Coding in C or C++ programming language
MATLAB scripting
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required
Preferred
Experience with unmanned air vehicles
Simulink model programming
Automatic code generation using MathWorks' toolset
Coding in Python programming language
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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