Engineer VII

General Atomics

El Segundo, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerodynamics, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Avionics, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flight Planning, Genetics, Government, Hardware Simulation, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, MATLAB, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Military, Physics, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Prototyping, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Simulation, Software Design, Software Engineering, Software Validation, Strategic Planning, Surveillance, System Validation, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Test Data, Time Management, Transportation Routing, United States Citizen, Use Cases, VMS Operating System, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

El Segundo, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

54427BR

Company:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Job Summary:

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.

The Advanced Programs group has an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA) for a VMS Modeling Architect to oversee the definition and development of vehicle management systems for application on emerging unmanned air vehicle concepts. The department seeks a candidate with proficient design and application experience in cross-discipline vehicle modeling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Develop technical roadmap and execution plans for the design, development, integration, and test of an advanced vehicle management system and adjacent enabling technologies

+ Develop technical and strategy-level briefings for internal and external stakeholder review

+ Regular communication with Advanced Programs and ASI executive leadership

+ Provide regular technical mentorship to lower-level technical team members

+ Develop advanced vehicle routing and trajectory management capabilities

+ Develop autonomous fault isolation and mitigation capabilities

+ Develop advanced flight critical sensor and effector fusion and allocation algorithms

+ Coordinate the development of VMS sensor and effector hardware and software

+ Translate the physics of flight control avionics, the aerodynamic characteristics, and the mass properties of a conceptual aircraft into MATLAB scripts and Simulink models for real-time simulation.

+ Construct MATLAB/Simulink models for automatic code generation.

+ Independently verify and validate the system on simulated hardware and on the actual hardware against higher fidelity simulation and test data.

+ Support the decomposition of mission use cases to define system requirements that are compliant with adequate MIL Specs.

+ Develop analytical tools as required for advanced concepts.

+ Perform vehicle-control-system-related tasks for all phases of a new aircraft development program, including requirements development, clean-sheet design, software integration and validation, wind tunnel, ground test, and flight test planning, and analysis of flight data through prototype flight tests.

+ Liaison to propulsion, aerodynamics, mass properties, and other disciplines.

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

Job ID#:

54427BR

Job Category:

Program/Project Management

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

128,130

City:

El Segundo

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Pay Range High:

229,358

Recruitment Posting Title:

Advanced Programs Flight Autonomy Architect

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Degree in aerospace/aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field is highly desirable.

+ Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.

+ Must be customer focused and able to work on a self- initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

+ Comfortable in following a stringent software process for flight code production.

+ Comfortable in working with a team of subject matter experts.

+ Able to mentor and lead less-experienced engineers.

+ Excellent documentation and communication skills.

+ MATLAB scripting.

+ Familiarity with aircraft aerodynamics, propulsion, and mass properties

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Hybrid
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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