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 Radar Systems Engineer who will be a key member within the GA-EMS Radar Technologies group. In this capacity, the Senior Radar Systems Engineer will lead systems design, trade studies, and simulations development in support of new phased array designs. The Senior Radar Systems Engineer will report into the Senior Manager of Architecture and Systems Engineering within the Radar Technologies group.   

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:Perform System Engineering activities for phased array development for future air and ground-based systems.Perform system analysis/trades and develop system architecture and designs.Develop system level requirements and identify subsystem requirements allocations.  Develop lower-level software and hardware requirements and verification methodologies.  Perform trade studies in support of meeting system requirements including array size, frequency, element spacing, directivity, and sidelobe level optimizationDevelop models to derive array system level directivity from element level directivity and array design including sub-system error budgetsDevelop models and perform analysis of field power density levels based on system level directivity and surveillance designsDevelop array calibration techniquesRepresent 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.