Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineering Manager

Company: General Atomics
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineering Manager General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment. Engineering positions typically require a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management. Job Level: Management Travel: 0% - 25% Success Profile What makes a successful Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineering Manager at General Atomics? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Analytical
• Inventive
• Team Player
• Creative Date posted 01/04/2021 Job ID 30673BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Management Job Title Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineering Manager City San Diego State California Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary
  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.
  
  We have an exciting leadership opportunity in our Systems Engineering division for a new modeling & simulation (M&S) group manager within the Aircraft Systems (AS) Mission Payloads and Exploitation (MPEx) group.
  
  This functional management position provides oversight and direction to a small but motivated team responsible for developing mission models, particularly for aircraft survivability and electronic warfare. The charter of the group is to perform systems analyses to explore new operational concepts and technologies by formulating and solving operations research problems using a set of models, simulations, and other analytic tools (both industry standard tools and in-house tools).
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain and update a set of standard M&S services across GA-ASI while engaging with key stakeholders across the company.
  • Showcase new concepts to company executive leadership for strategic development initiatives.
  • Acquire industry standard tool sets and/or build new M&S tools with multi-domain (land/sea/air/space) cpabaility
  • Work collaboratively with the payload teams to integrate high fidelity sensor / communications / weapons models into mission-level modeling tools.
  • Develop the right inter-disciplinary skill-sets to meet a growing number of M&S requests from programs, executive management, and strategic development; while establishing/maintaining positive relationships with industry M&S SMEs such as consultants and sub-contractors.
  • Efficiently pair the right tools and analytical process with the particular M&S task; examples include:
    • Mission effectiveness analysis
    • Analysis of alternatives / engineering trade studies
    • Cost Analysis
    • Requirements development
    • Hire and train new employees within the M&S group on key skill sets:
      • Operations research methods
      • M&S tools
      • Data presentation and visualizationWe 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, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience with at least five of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
        • Experience in probability & statistics, Optimization techniques, RF Electromagnetic principles, electronic warfare techniques, Threat Systems (SAM Systems), and MATLAB is preferred.
        • Demonstrates knowledge in the application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
        • Must possess the ability to resolve management and technical problems. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
        • Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to travel as required.
        • Candidate must possess a SECRET Clearance with the ability to obtain TS. Travel Percentage Required 0% - 25% Relocation Assistance Provided No US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret "The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development)." "We don't ascribe to quotas; we do ascribe to securing the BEST talent to enrich our culture toward healthy diversification and active/viable community service. We are STEM advocates." "Every day is different, with different problems to solve and many programs to support. I am a problem solver and have always been motivated by the tough questions." - Scott, Laser Scientist "I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs." Get General Atomics job alerts delivered right to your inbox. Be among the first to get the latest career news, hiring events and other information helpful to your professional goals. 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 click here . U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. We endeavor to make the online job application process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the job application process and would like to request assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact (858) 455-4545, or click here . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications. If you experience issues with the career site or would like to provide feedback, contact us at: GA-Careers@ga.com

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