Lead Weapon Systems Engineer

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead design and development for one or more future weapon systems including missiles and hypersonic concepts. You will guide multidisciplinary teams across locations to deliver hardware, software, and integration work on schedule and within budget.

You will mentor engineers, define architecture and trade studies, and interface with government and industry customers to ensure technical excellence and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline with substantial experience.
• Broad understanding of chief engineer roles and responsibilities in weapon systems development.
• Deep understanding of tactical missiles, projectiles or hypersonic vehicles and their subsystems.
• Ability to teach and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide weapon systems engineering guidance across electrical, mechanical, flight software, RF and EO/IR domains.
• Lead integration, test planning and risk mitigation for weapon system programs.
• Collaborate with GA-EMS and customer engineering, management and subcontractor teams.
• Define system architectures and milestones with IMS schedules and budget adherence.
• Review and refine requirements, verification matrices and ICDs for weapon system applications.
• Present design status and key technical decisions to stakeholders and customers.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead design and development for one or more future weapon systems including missiles and hypersonic concepts. You will guide multidisciplinary teams across locations to deliver hardware, software, and integration work on schedule and within budget.

You will mentor engineers, define architecture and trade studies, and interface with government and industry customers to ensure technical excellence and