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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) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are currently hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for Signal Processing who will be a key member within the GA-EMS Radar Technologies department. In this capacity, the Senior Systems Engineer will lead systems development of new radar signal processing capabilities. The Senior Systems Engineer will report into the Senior Manager of Architecture and Systems Engineering within the Radar Technologies group.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Perform System Engineering development of new signal processing-based radar capabilities for radar detection and tracking of air targets in challenging environments (clutter, electronically contested)

• Perform system analysis/trades, develop new architectures and algorithms, and generate requirements

• Develop new algorithms and simulation models to assess performance of new designs in support of PDR and CDR

• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture (CPU, GPU, FPGA, hybrid)

• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans

• Analyze data from performance simulations and field tests, trouble shoot issues, and develop fixes or design updates to resolve

• Represent company at technical reviews, meetings and formal design reviews.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.47428

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

• 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 with some experience in project leadership.

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technology areas: Radar Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Beam Forming, Electronic Protection, Ground Clutter Mitigation, Radar Calibration

• Experience developing systems tools and simulations using Matlab, Python, and/or C.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment.

• Must have 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.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required.

*DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: *

• Experience with development tools including Confluence, Jira, and Git

• Familiarity with Digital Beam Forming techniques

• Demonstrated experience developing radar system level simulation capability (IQ and/or detection based) to validate mission capabilities

• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense.

• Demonstrated experience developing Electronic Warfare techniques is a plus

• Demonstrated experience developing track architectures and algorithms is a plus

Salary: $140,940 - $252,293 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.