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 Digital Beam Forming 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 digital beamforming 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 digital beamforming radar capabilities for radar detection and tracking of air targets in challenging environments (clutter, electronically contested)Ability to derive adaptive beamforming and associated subsystem requirements from mission level needsPerform system analysis and trade studies, develop new architectures and algorithms, and generate requirementsCollaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture (CPU, GPU, FPGA, hybrid)Develop simulation models to assess performance of new designs in support of PDR and CDRDevelop digital beamforming integration and test plans and tools to validate new designsAnalyze data from performance simulations and field tests, trouble shoot issues, and develop fixes or design updates to resolveRepresent 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.