Systems Analyst

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is a leader in high-technology systems development, including remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies. GA-EMS specializes in advanced electromagnetic systems and related power equipment for various government and commercial applications.

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.
• 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.

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
• Must have a thorough and broad understanding of engineering concepts and principles, and the ability to apply those concepts to development of cutting edge aerospace systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Demonstrated experience with classical systems engineering methods and industry application of those methods, is required.
• Demonstrated ability with, or willingness to learn systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, CORE, etc. is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the Cameo/MagicDraw suite of tools including is highly desired.
• The ability and desire to teach and mentor other Systems Engineers and Systems Analysts is desired.
• Experience developing inputs to proposals, white papers, and requests for information (RFIs) is desired.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) is desired.
• OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Professional (OCSMP) certifications (SysML Model User, SysML Model Builder Fundamental, SysML Model Builder Intermediate, SysML Model Builder Advanced) is 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: Must possess active DOD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret if required
• Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.