Survivability Integration Engineer

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. General Atomics Survivability group has an exciting position available for a Survivability Engineer to support design the design and integration of LO systems across a variety of platforms.

• Familiarity with various antennas and apertures relevant to DoD vehicles.
• Work with GA-ASI Mission Systems team to develop RCS requirements for antennas and apertures within GA-ASI platforms.
• Utilize industry standard tools for the prediction of RF properties integration of various antennas and apertures into GA-ASI designs. Suggest design changes based on these predictions to meet program objectives.
• Participate in the design and fabrication of measurement and test articles ("fixtures", "pole models") for validation of survivable designs.
• Serve as Survivability technical representative for both customer and vendor engagements. Ensure designs and integration schemes meet program requirements.
• Provide program planning and 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.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• 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: six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with fundamental electromagnetic principles.
• Experience in developing and executing design of experiments.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong team player with leadership potential qualities.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice in a relevant industry and product.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles.

• Experience with Six Sigma techniques.
• Degree in Electromagnetics or Physics preferred.
• Experience developing and fabricating composite structures with an emphasis on low observable materials and structures.
• Demonstrated experience integrating LO compatible systems into aircraft platforms.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: $98,100 - $171,398

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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