Engineer IV

General Atomics

Huntsville, AL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, Affirmative Action, Air Force, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Black Box Testing, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, CMVC (Configuration Management Version Control), Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Electromagnetism, Embedded Software, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fortran Programming Language, Genetics, Git, Government, High Tech Industry, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laser Science, Leadership, MATLAB, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Windows DLL (Dynamic Link Library), Military, Model Review, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Realtime Communications, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Simulation, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Software Testing, Stress Testing, Subversion, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Scripts, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Unit Test, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

POSTED

4 days ago

53567BR

Company:

General Atomics

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.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Aerospace Systems Engineering Department for a Flight Simulation Engineer. This full-time position is located at our Huntsville, AL site and directly supports the System Simulation & Analysis and Guidance, Navigation, and Control teams by providing technical expertise for development and configuration management of analysis tools for a variety of space and weapon system development projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Support the aerospace systems engineering organization by developing and configuration managing flight simulations and other analysis tools.

+ Support development of new weapon systems particularly gun-launched projectiles and guided missiles and/or satellites.

+ Support real-time simulation development and Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.

+ Performs upgrades to simulation and analysis tools with special focus on maintaining analyst useability and tool flexibility.

+ Support peer reviews of simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.

+ Develop and implement simulation software unit tests and other automated test scripts as required.

+ Develop simulation tool and software documentation using company guidelines and best industry practices.

+ Support post-processing and analysis of data collected from ground and flight tests, simulation-based performance assessments, and other sources.

+ Develop briefing materials for design reviews.

+ Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact simulation and analysis tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required.

+ Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.

+ Support development of simulation and analysis related data deliverables.

+ Perform other duties as required.

+ Travel expectations: <10%

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

Job ID#:

53567BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

Alabama

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

98,100

City:

Huntsville

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Pay Range High:

171,398

Recruitment Posting Title:

Flight Simulation Engineer

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree or PhD in software engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; 6 or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 4 or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or 2 or more years of experience with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Must have a thorough understanding of software engineering and software configuration management and version control concepts, principles, processes, and tools such as Git and SVN.

+ Prior experience with developing and using high fidelity flight simulations of missiles, gun-launched projectiles, hypersonic vehicles, or satellites is required.

+ Demonstrated skills with multiple programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, Python, and MATLAB is required.

+ Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

+ Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.

+ Must have an active Dept of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret if required by the program.

+ Able to work extended hours as required.

+ Success in position requires consistent display of the following key abilities:

+ Initiative and strong work ethic to work independently, or with a team, or solve challenging problems in a development and prototyping environment.

+ Rapid and effective problem solving: identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;

+ Excellent communication skills to document, develop, and present technical issues so that stakeholders across the organization readily understand the content and their related actions;

+ Schedule performance: influencing and collaborating across the organization to result in contract schedule success.

Desired Job Qualifications

+ Experience with Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation and testing is strongly desired.

+ Experience with using and modifying the Air Force’s AFSIM simulation tool is strongly desired.

+ Experience with integrating and stress testing “black box” software (e.g. DLL’s) is desired.

+ Demonstrated skills and experience with embedded flight software development and testing is desired.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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