Systems Engineer

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Systems Engineer to define requirements and perform analyses for cutting-edge missile, projectile, and hypersonic programs. You will use MBSE practices with tools like Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS, Jama and CORE, mentoring junior staff and interfacing with customers on shaping and requirements derivation.

You will work on multiple programs, support design reviews, and contribute to proposals, with flexibility for travel and extended hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive experience.
• Broad understanding of engineering concepts for aerospace systems.
• Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused with initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, lasers, or satellites.
• Experience with MBSE methods and related tools.
• Familiarity with DOORS, Jama, CORE, and SysML tools.
• Mentor others and contribute to proposals and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Define/derive system and subsystem requirements and performance predictions.
• Lead trade studies and engineering analyses for projects.
• Use MATLAB, Python, and DoF simulations to set budgets (accuracy, latency, power).
• Interface with customers during shaping, ConOps, and requirements derivation.
• Develop system engineering documents and contract deliverables.
• Present at design reviews and perform verification activities.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Travel as needed to support programs.

Skills

Systems analysis

MBSE

Cameo/MagicDraw

DOORS

Jama

CORE

SysML

RFIs

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

CORE

Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Systems Analysis expertise to define/derive system and subsystem level requirements and performance predictions for new weapon systems such as tactical missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles in the early development phases of the life-cycle.
• May also support Systems Analysis for lasers, satellite systems, or other complex aerospace systems.
• May lead trade studies and engineering & analysis teams for small projects.
• Provide adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks.
• Use analysis tools such as MATLAB, Three and Six Degree-of-Freedom (DoF) simulations, Python, etc. to define system level budgets such as accuracy, latency, link margin, power, etc.
• Use government owned simulation frameworks such as AFSIM to perform mission level analyses.
• Perform analysis and decomposition of systems, segments, subsystems and assemblies and their respective requirements.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• May support multiple programs or multiple integrated product teams through system analysis, assembly, integration and testing.
• Perform requirements verification using analysis methods.
• Support program design reviews including presenting at these reviews.
• Develop systems engineering documentation, artifacts, and contract deliverables with oversight from a Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Program Manager.
• Make technical presentations as required.
• Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and requirements derivation activities.
• May provide mentoring and direction to less experienced engineering staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
• Must have a thorough and broad understanding of engineering concepts and principles, and the ability to apply those concepts to development of cutting edge aerospace systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Sound understanding of tactical guided missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, lasers, or satellites and their subsystems and the engineering disciplines that support them is required.
• Demonstrated experience with classical systems engineering methods and industry application of those methods, is required.
• Demonstrated ability with, or willingness to learn systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, CORE, etc. is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the Cameo/MagicDraw suite of tools including is highly desired.
• The ability and desire to teach and mentor other Systems Engineers and Systems Analysts is desired.
• Experience developing inputs to proposals, white papers, and requests for information (RFIs) is desired.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) is desired.
• OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Professional (OCSMP) certifications (SysML Model User, SysML Model Builder Fundamental, SysML Model Builder Intermediate, SysML Model Builder Advanced) is desired.
• Success in this position requires consistent application of the following key abilities:
  • Demonstration of a positive attitude, strong initiative and work ethic, and ability to multi-task
  • Achieving good results and delivering solid products with minimum time expenditure
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, computer, and presentation skills
  • Able to collaborate as part of a team, as well as accomplish tasks independently with minimal direct supervision
  • Rapid and effective problem solving
• Must be willing to travel and work extended hours to meet deadlines to increase probability of project success.
• Able to work extended hours as required.

Travel expectation

• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Must possess active DOD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret if required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 98,100 - 171,398