Engineer,Systems Engineer Job San Diego area,California USA,Engineering

Position: Engineer I

Associate Engineer I

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.

We are seeking an Associate Engineer I with an interest in modeling and simulation to join our Strategic Analysis and Operations team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you'll support the development and application of simulation tools to explore and validate how advanced unmanned systems and military aircraft perform in complex missions. Working with radar, infrared, electro-optical sensors, and other related mission-critical technologies, you'll help develop custom algorithms and extensions to enhance simulation capabilities.

You'll contribute to transforming system ideas into cutting-edge concepts that support real-world defense goals while building foundational skills in modeling and simulation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support modeling and simulation efforts for military aircraft projects, analyzing mission effectiveness and system performance

Build and run simulations using tools such as AFSIM and Command Professional Edition (CPE) to model mission scenarios across air, land, sea, and space domains

Assist in developing and implementing custom algorithms to extend and enhance simulation capabilities in AFSIM and CPE

Translate system requirements and operational concepts into reusable models and simulation logic

Analyze performance of platforms, sensors, communications, weapons, and autonomous functions in realistic threat environments

Help design and code custom behaviors, plugins, and extensions to tailor simulation environments to specific mission needs

Work with engineering teams to assess new capabilities, test ideas, and support decision-making

Create and deliver reports, visualizations, and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Contribute to research efforts and proposal development for internal and external customers

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Engineer, Systems Engineer