Engineer IV

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Aerospace Systems Engineering directorate for a full-time Systems Analyst to support a variety of defense related development programs and products. The successful candidate will provide systems analysis expertise to multi-disciplinary teams that may be geographically distributed between Huntsville, AL, San Diego, CA, Fredericksburg, VA and/or Centennial, CO. This position is located in Huntsville, AL and will work from our office in Cummings Research Park.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Systems Analysis expertise to define/derive system and subsystem level requirements and performance predictions for new weapon systems such as tactical missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles in the early development phases of the life-cycle.
• May also support Systems Analysis for lasers, satellite systems, or other complex aerospace systems.
• May lead trade studies and engineering & analysis teams for small projects.
• Provide adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks.
• Use analysis tools such as MATLAB, Three and Six Degree-of-Freedom (DoF) simulations, Python, etc. to define system level budgets such as accuracy, latency, link margin, power, etc.
• Use government owned simulation frameworks such as AFSIM to perform mission level analyses.
• Perform analysis and decomposition of systems, segments, subsystems and assemblies and their respective requirements.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• May support multiple programs or multiple integrated product teams through system analysis, assembly, integration and testing.
• Perform requirements verification using analysis methods.
• Support program design reviews including presenting at these reviews.
• Develop systems engineering documentation, artifacts, and contract deliverables with oversight from a Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Program Manager.
• Make technical presentations as required.
• Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and requirements derivation activities.
• May provide mentoring and direction to less experienced engineering staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

• 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.

• Must have a thorough and broad understanding of engineering concepts and principles, and the ability to apply those concepts to development of cutting edge aerospace systems.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.

• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Sound understanding of tactical guided missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, lasers, or satellites and their subsystems and the engineering disciplines that support them is required.

• Demonstrated experience with classical systems engineering methods and industry application of those methods, is required.

• Demonstrated ability with, or willingness to learn systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, CORE, etc. is required.

• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the Cameo/MagicDraw suite of tools including is highly desired.

• The ability and desire to teach and mentor other Systems Engineers and Systems Analysts is desired.

• Experience developing inputs to proposals, white papers, and requests for information (RFIs) is desired.

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) is desired.

• OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Professional (OCSMP) certifications (SysML Model User, SysML Model Builder Fundamental, SysML Model Builder Intermediate, SysML Model Builder Advanced) is desired.

• Success in this position requires consistent application of the following key abilities:

• Demonstration of a positive attitude, strong initiative and work ethic, and ability to multi-task

• Achieving good results and delivering solid products with minimum time expenditure

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, computer, and presentation skills

• Able to collaborate as part of a team, as well as accomplish tasks independently with minimal direct supervision

• Rapid and effective problem solving

• Able to work extended hours as required

• Travel expectation: <25%

• • Must possess active DOD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret if required

  • Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.

  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.