Survivability Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking a Survivability Engineer to provide design, analysis and tool development for survivable platforms. You will work on RF integration, 2D/3D RCS analyses, and measurement fixtures to validate designs.

Responsibilities include developing analysis tools, predicting RF properties, and guiding design iterations with senior staff. Strong communication and leadership potential are required; DoD clearance is required or can be pursued.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors, masters or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive experience (4+ yrs with Bachelors or 2+ with Masters).
• Experience in electromagnetics with RF integration and low observable design is essential.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D RCS tools (RAM2D, Aurora, XPATCH, SENTRi) and data analysis.
• Experience CAD/meshing with NX, Rhino, Cubit; programming in MATLAB, LabVIEW or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for analysis and prediction of platform performance.
• Predict RF properties and suggest design changes to meet program objectives.
• Lead and support survivable platform designs and test activities.
• Prepare technical reports, PDR/CDR presentations, and proposals.

Skills

Electromagnetics theory

RF integration

Leadership potential

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

RAM2D

Aurora

XPATCH

SENTRi

Pioneer

Saber

NX

Rhino

Cubit

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Job Summary

The General Atomics (GA) group of companies is a world-renowned leader in developing high-technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to electromagnetic systems; remotely operated surveillance aircraft; airborne sensors; advanced electronic, wireless, and laser technologies; and biofuels.

General Atomics Survivability group has an exciting position available for a Survivability Engineer to provide design and analysis, tool development, and systems development support to a variety of projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop tools to aid analysis and predictions of platform performance, such as first-order modeling, material property prediction or estimation, geometry fixing, and design optimization.
• Utilize industry standard tools for the prediction of RF properties for GA-ASI designs. Suggest design changes based on these predictions to meet program objectives.
• Guide and develop integrated RF solutions for a range of conventional and survivable platforms supported by results of numerical models and simulations in collaboration with senior personnel.
• Participate in the design and fabrication of measurement and test articles (“fixtures”, “pole models”) for validation of survivable designs.
• Support testing efforts at outside facilities and mature in house RCS testing capabilities. The successful candidates will prepare test plans, interface with vendor personnel, and may require being onsite during testing to ensure test integrity.
• Demonstrate experience with survivable composite structures such that they can help guide design and requirements for new program builds. Be able to guide design and requirements for these programs to ensure results meet customer requirements.
• Develop tools to evaluate measured test data of platform performance, including transferring measured data to numerous 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes to inform design iterations
• Provide technical support and leadership to ensure that work products meet requirements through simulation, fabrication and test. The successful candidate will prepare and present status and progress reports, PDR and CDR presentations, and formal proposals to senior level personnel and customers.
• Act as Principal Investigator and provide technical leadership to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.
• Ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.

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 bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Electromagnetics phenomenology experience with emphasis in RF technology is a must, with work related experience in integration of low observable designs. Candidate should have experience in the following:
• Experience in design and modeling of vehicles and low observable systems utilizing 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes such as (but not limited to) RAM2D, Aurora, XPATCH, and SENTRi. Experience with Pioneer, Saber or other similar tools for analysis of measured data is also desirable.
• Experience in creating geometry inputs using CAD and meshing tools, such as NX, Rhino, and Cubit.
• Experience in developing tools using MATLAB, LabView, Python or other programming languages.
• Understanding of a wide range of technical theories and concepts related to electromagnetics and RF integration of subsystems.
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong team player with leadership potential qualities. The successful candidate will work under general supervision, following established procedures.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security Clearance is required.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience modeling and analyzing various systems using codes.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650