Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We are looking for Senior Systems Engineer to join the Agile Mission Systems (AMS) team in Poway, California. There is a need for a qualified individual to lead a team in system development for moving target tracking algorithms.

The qualified candidate has a strong physics background in Guidance, Navigation and Controls methods, multi-sensor data fusion, probability, statistics and stochastics. Experience with these algorithms applied to Air to Ground and Air to Air Radar, Broadband RF, Electronic Intelligence, Electronic Attack and Anti-Submarine Warfare is preferred. Existing software and simulation environment is written in C/C++ and a solid understanding of software principles in those languages is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSILITIES:

• C++, Python, Radar, Tracking, Resource Management, Algorithms, State Space Estimation, Kalman Filter, Bayesian Probability, Internal Map Modelling (IMM), Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (MHT), Signal Processing.
• Maintain, develop and test target tracking algorithm software.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools to optimize tracking performance.
• Build domain expertise to assist in innovation of prototypes for new, novel algorithm concepts.
• Build upon and maintain state of the art Sensor Fusion and Data Analysis techniques to design autonomous target tracking capabilities for a variety of sensors and systems.
• Operate as part of a small, fast-paced team whose software is deployed to operations throughout the world and must maintain high standards for performance and reliability.

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required. With the ability to be read-in on programs.

Salary:$81,080 - $141,650