Senior Warhead Design Engineer — Defense Systems Lead

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) invites applications for a Senior Warhead Design Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role requires extensive warhead design experience and leadership, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and cross-functional coordination.

A DoD Secret clearance is required, with potential for Top Secret upgrades. Salary ranges from 130,500 to 228,375 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering with 10+ years experience.
• Must hold DOD Secret clearance; upgrade to Top Secret possible.
• Extensive warhead engineering expertise and leadership ability.
• SolidWorks design experience; NX or CREO as substitutes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of warhead components and penetrator concepts.
• Develop Hydrocode analyses to predict performance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and project management to resolve design issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor staff.
• Present findings at engineering reviews.

Skills

Warhead engineering

Strong communication

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's/master's/PhD in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CREO

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) invites applications for a Senior Warhead Design Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role requires extensive warhead design experience and leadership, with responsibilities spanning design, analysis, and cross-functional coordination.

A DoD Secret clearance is required, with potential for Top Secret upgrades. Salary ranges from 130,500 to 228,375 USD annually.