Survivability Modeling & Simulation Leader

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Manager to lead Survivability Modeling and Simulation efforts, aligning with the Sr. Manager of Survivability to execute strategy and set tasking for teams under their leadership.

You will build a staff of qualified survivability designers and analysts, guide the processing of test data, and ensure cost, schedule and technical compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in engineering or a related technical field with 11+ years of experience.
• Understanding of electromagnetics, RF, and IR integration of subsystems.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong team player with demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.
• Ability to contribute to development of new concepts and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead technical authority for aircraft RCS, IR, acoustic and visual signature control.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Survivability and other engineering groups to develop solutions.
• Guide platform designs to achieve survivability performance across the EM spectrum.
• Support new start and low TRL design efforts and advise on proposals.
• Build a staff of survivability designers and analysts through mentoring and training.
• Guide processing of test data to support design validation objectives.
• Develop software codes and tools to maximize processing power and data integrity.
• Establish processes for survivability simulations and designs to meet program requirements.
• Generate documentation to ensure codes and tools stay within standard work.
• Guide design of measurement/test articles for validation of survivable designs.
• Establish relationships with government and 3rd party tool providers for access to capabilities.
• Work with Sr. Manager of Survivability to set technical direction and funding requests.
• Support engineering teams across Poway, LA, Adelanto, Denver, and Dayton sites.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and regulatory obligations are met.

Skills

Electromagnetics

RF integration

IR integration

Written communication

Oral communication

Leadership

Security clearance

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Manager to lead Survivability Modeling and Simulation efforts, aligning with the Sr. Manager of Survivability to execute strategy and set tasking for teams under their leadership.

You will build a staff of qualified survivability designers and analysts, guide the processing of test data, and ensure cost, schedule and technical compliance across programs.