Lethality Engineer

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,890 - 189,545; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind systems for defense, space, and industry. The role supports design and development of weapon systems, and helps define warhead design requirements in a dynamic, cross-disciplined environment.

Collaborate with Mechanical, GN&C, Modeling & Sim Engineers, and Systems Engineers; travel up to 15%; active DoD Secret clearance with potential upgrade may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering with progressive engineering experience.
• Ability to lead and coordinate workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with departments, customers, government representatives.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15%.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with potential upgrade to Top Secret with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of new weapon systems including cruise missiles, air defense missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic glide weapons.
• Support definition of lethal mechanism/warhead design requirements to meet mission objectives and lethality criteria.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, GN&C Engineers, Modeling and Sim Engineers, and Systems Engineers to conceptualize and analyze blast, blast-frag, and kinetic energy warheads.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of penetration effects, fragment and penetrator sizing, explosives, lethality, survivability, and use of government-furnished threat models and AJEM.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Self-initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

AJEM

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under minimal supervision with general instructions from a senior level engineer or manager:
• Support design and development of new weapon systems including cruise missiles, air defense missiles, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic glide weapons as part of GA-EMS’ Prime Contractor role.
• Support definition of lethal mechanism/warhead design requirements to meet mission objectives and lethality criteria.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary group with Mechanical Engineers, GN&C Engineers, Modeling and Sim Engineers, and Systems Engineers to conceptualize and analyze blast, blast-frag, and kinetic energy warheads in an environment where requirements are often changing.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of penetration effects, fragment and penetrator sizing, explosives, lethality, survivability, and use of government-furnished threat models and lethality analysis tools such as the Advanced Joint Effectiveness Model (AJEM).

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

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: nine or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise 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 with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Approximately 15% of time dedicated to travel is possible.
• Must possess an active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance with ability to upgrade to Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, if required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 105,890 - 189,545