Senior Energetics and Propulsion Engineer

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) 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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Energetics Engineer, with both propulsion and warhead experience, to support Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and government contracted projects in our Huntsville, AL location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing propulsion system subject matter expertise including:
• Solid propellant and liquid fueled rocket motors
• Airbreathing propulsion systems including ramjets, scramjets, rotating detonation engines, and gas turbine engines
• Cold and hot gas Divert and attitude control systems (DACS)
• Hot gas generators
• Satellite/space propulsion systems
• Responsible for performing propulsion-related analyses, conceptual sizing and design of propulsion systems for new missile concepts and the associated proposals, white papers, IRAD projects, etc.
• Responsible for providing warhead and fuzing design evaluations
• Present to DoD warhead and fuzing boards for technical assistance and approvals
• Assist with test readiness reviews for government ranges
• Leads analysis, requirement definition, design, development, integration and testing of propulsion systems and components including providing technical oversight to, and collaborating with, an industry propulsion partner or subcontractor.
• Devises new approaches and develops new tools to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshoots conflicting design requirements and de-conflict issues with development activities.
• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Supports proposal and business development activities.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on some contracts or projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

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

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven 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.
• 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; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required
• US Citizenship is required.
• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is highly desired.
• Experience with developing custom propulsion design and analysis tools is required.
• Prior experience with designing and developing rocket propulsion systems for tactical missiles is highly desired.
• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration, risk management, missile system development, and satellite development is highly desired.
• Proficiency with using commercially available motor design and analysis tools such as the Solid Propulsion Performance (SPP) code is highly desired.
• Experience with electromechanical control systems such as those used with Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and Divert and Attitude Control Systems (DACS) is highly desired.
• Experience with flight testing at national test ranges is desired.
• Experience in fluid dynamics modeling and analysis is desired.
• Experience in the storage, handling, processing, and integration of energetic systems is desired.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505