Systems Engineer - Engineer IV

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 directorate for a full-time Systems Analyst to support a variety of defense related development programs and products. The successful candidate will provide systems analysis expertise to multi-disciplinary teams that may be geographically distributed between Huntsville, AL, San Diego, CA, Fredericksburg, VA and/or Centennial, CO. This position is located in Huntsville, AL and will work from our office in Cummings Research Park. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Systems Analysis expertise to define/derive system and subsystem level requirements and performance predictions for new weapon systems such as tactical missiles, projectiles, hypersonic vehicles in the early development phases of the life-cycle. May also support Systems Analysis for lasers, satellite systems, or other complex aerospace systems. May lead trade studies and engineering & analysis teams for small projects. Provide adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks. Use analysis tools such as MATLAB, Three and Six Degree-of-Freedom (DoF) simulations, Python, etc. to define system level budgets such as accuracy, latency, link margin, power, etc. Use government owned simulation frameworks such as AFSIM to perform mission level analyses. Perform analysis and decomposition of systems, segments, subsystems and assemblies and their respective requirements. Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements. May support multiple programs or multiple integrated product teams through system analysis, assembly, integration and testing. Perform requirements verification using analysis methods. Support program design reviews including presenting at these reviews. Develop systems engineering documentation, artifacts, and contract deliverables with oversight from a Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Program Manager. Make technical presentations as required. Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and requirements derivation activities. May provide mentoring and direction to less experienced engineering staff. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Perform other duties as assigned. We operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.