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Systems Engineer
BorgWarner Noblesville LLC
Kokomo Technical Center, IN
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented…
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YI
Simulation and Modeling Enginer III
York International Corp.
United States
- $98,509 to $101,033.46 USD / year
York International Corporation seeks Simulation And Modeling Engineer III at its facility located at 5000 Renaissance Dr, New Freedom, PA 17349.
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Mechanical Engineer- NPD
Clopay
Mason, OH
This isn’t a passive desk job where you get boxed in by rigid boundaries. We are looking for a unique, hybrid engineer who is a true "doer" - someone who is a wizard on the computer with 3D…
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Spaceflight Hardware Quality Engineer
METECS
Houston, TX
METECS provides engineering and applied technology solutions for NASA, commercial spaceflight, and other technically demanding applications. Our work spans human spaceflight, modeling and…
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Senior Systems Engineer
SAIC
North Charleston, SC
Develop and utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and modeling and simulation environments to quantify system performance, conduct trade studies, and support testing and validation
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SR R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER
TE Connectivity
MIDDLETOWN, PA
As a Sr. Product Dvl Engineer in the Signal Integrity team you will focus on the electrical design, simulation, and verification-validation testing of high speed products in the connector…
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2027 Associate Signature Management & Survivability Engineer/Signature Management & Survivability Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Oklahoma City, OK
Northrop Grumman is seeking Signature Management and Survivability Engineers. This position will be located on-site at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Oklahoma City, OK. This position may…
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Missile Modeling Kinematics Engineer
Crossflow Technologies
Colorado Springs, CO
- $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
This position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for understanding Aerodynamic forces, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems, modeling & simulation of…
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Infrared Hard Body Systems Engineer
Crossflow Technologies
Colorado Springs, CO
- $90,000 to $130,000 USD / year
This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the infrared signature representation of a missile as well as…
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Crash Simulation Engineer
Insight Global
Cambridge, MA
- From $80 USD / hour
A cutting-edge engineering and AI-driven technology organization is rapidly expanding its U.S.-based engineering contractor network to support one of the largest ongoing engineering data…
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Structural Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
New York, NY
Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply…
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Structural Project Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
New York, NY
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply…
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Lead Vehicle Engineer
BraunAbility Americas
Winamac, IN
A Lead Vehicle Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the end-to-end engineering delivery of vehicle systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong…
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Flight Controls Engineer
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation
Coatesville, PA
The Aerospace Simulation & Controls Engineer plays a fundamental role in developing the key elements of an autonomous system. This position will design and develop flight or…
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Systems Engineer (Maritime Plaza)
Systems Planning and Analysis
Washington, DC, DC
- $120,000 USD / year
…Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses…
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Underwater Sensors Engineer Co-op
The MITRE Corporation
Bedford, MA
Experience using analytical software tools such as MATLAB or Python for modeling, simulation, and analysis of physical systems.
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Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
KBR Wyle Services, LLC
Beavercreek, OH
Experience with the NATO Modeling and Simulation Group (NMSG)
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Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 2 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
-Ability to combine hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware, and systems
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NPS Research Engineer (Part Time) - 30667
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Monterey, CA
- Part-time
HII is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Research Development Engineer to support the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Energy Academic Group in Monterey, California. The…
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Senior/Principal R&D Systems Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Systems, NM/CA, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
Plan, execute, and analyze experiments, modeling and simulation activities, and engineering tests.
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Early Career R&D Systems Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Deterrence Systems, NM/CA Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
Plan, execute, and analyze experiments, modeling and simulation activities, and engineering tests.
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Engineer I
General Atomics
Poway, CA
We have an exciting opportunity for an early-career aerospace/software engineer to develop analysis tools & methodologies for flight-controls, guidance, and navigation systems. We’re…
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Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC) of autonomous unmanned aircraft.
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Catalyst DRE
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, MI
In-depth understanding of advanced catalyst technologies (substrates and catalyst washcoat design and coating) related to TWCs and GPFs for gasoline engines: hardware, emissions…
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Associate Engineer
ROBERT THOMAS IRON DESIGN LLC
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
- $28 to $33 USD / hour
Perform engineering calculations and basic simulation (FEA) where needed, and identify items that require review by a licensed Professional Engineer.

General Atomics

Engineer VIII

Huntsville, AL, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

58707BR

Job Summary:

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 have an exciting opportunity in our Aerospace Systems Engineering directorate for a full-time Chief Engineer to lead the design and development of one or more new weapon systems such as cruise missiles, air defense missiles, dispensing submunitions, gun-launched projectiles, and hypersonic glide weapons. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise to multi-disciplinary teams that may be geographically distributed between Huntsville, AL, Centennial, CO, Fredericksburg, VA, Oxford, MS, and San Diego, CA. The work location for this position is in Huntsville, AL at our office in Cummings Research Park.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide weapon systems expertise to guide systems engineering; design engineering (electrical, mechanical, flight software, RF, EO/IR, warhead/lethality); guidance, navigation and control; modeling and simulation; and Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) efforts for the development of missile/weapon system prototypes.
Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams
Collaborate with subcontractor teams to guide and monitor their progress during the weapon system development effort
Elicit stakeholder needs from government and industry customers and define Concept of Operations and System Architecture to meet those needs
Collaborate with Lead Systems Engineer to define systems engineering approach to be used for the weapon system development
With the assistance of a master scheduler and in coordination with subsystem leads, develop Integrated Milestone Schedules (IMS) to complete the weapon system program scope of work, milestones and deliverables within the allocated budget and timeline
Review and refine system, subsystem, and component level requirements for hardware and software configuration items
Review and refine verification cross-reference matrices, Master Test Plan, acceptance criteria, and test objectives
Review and refine mechanical, electrical, and logical Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for weapon system applications
Define system and subsystem level trade studies to be completed to refine the weapon system design; review trade study results and make informed technical design decisions based on trade study and analysis results
Lead weekly weapon system level engineering working groups to capture status of design, development, integration and testing activities; resolve complex technical problems facing the engineering team; and ensure risks are being mitigated in accordance with program risk and opportunity management plans
Support the planning, development and execution of major program technical reviews including System Requirements Reviews, System Functional Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Integration Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews to include reviewing and tailoring entrance and exit criteria; reviewing objective evidence; and developing, reviewing, and presenting briefing materials.
Lead definition of Key Performance Parameters, Technical Performance Metrics and other similar technical measures of health/progress for weapon system projects
Support definition of failure modes, effects and criticality for weapon systems, subsystems, and components
Support development and review of weapon system design and development content for proposals, Request For Information (RFI) responses, and other technical white papers
Demonstrate strong communication skills with and between customers, team members, task leads, functional managers, and program management to facilitate rapid resolution of technical and program issues
Serve as the technical lead on one or more development projects
Make technical presentations during working groups and peer reviews, or to senior management or customers, as required
Mentor less experienced engineers in weapon system design best practices; socialize and ingrain sound engineering processes into the local engineering team culture and project execution
Perform other duties as 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; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
A thorough and broad understanding of chief engineer roles and responsibilities and the demonstrated ability to apply that knowledge effectively to the development of new weapon systems is required.
Deep understanding of tactical guided missiles, projectiles, or hypersonic vehicles and their subsystems and the engineering disciplines, tools, and methods used in their design and development is required.
The ability and desire to teach and mentor other engineers is required.
Experience developing technical inputs and cost estimates for proposals, white papers, and requests for information (RFIs) is highly desired
Success in this position requires consistent application of the following key abilities:
Demonstration of a positive attitude, strong initiative and work ethic, and ability to multi-task
Achieving good results and delivering solid products with minimum time expenditure
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, computer, and presentation skills
Able to collaborate as part of a team, as well as accomplish tasks independently with minimal direct supervision
Rapid and effective problem solving
Able to work extended hours as required
Travel expectation: <25%
Must possess active Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance (or equivalent Department of Energy security clearance) with ability to obtain Top Secret with Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) access, as required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

158,000

Pay Range High:

276,500

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity 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. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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Research
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Communication skills
Presentation skills
Engineering processes
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