Flight Simulation Engineer

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 Department for a Flight Simulation Engineer. This full-time position is located at our Huntsville, AL site and directly supports the System Simulation & Analysis and Guidance, Navigation, and Control teams by providing technical expertise for development and configuration management of analysis tools for a variety of space and weapon system development projects.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the aerospace systems engineering organization by developing and configuration managing flight simulations and other analysis tools.
• Support development of new weapon systems particularly gun-launched projectiles and guided missiles and/or satellites.
• Support real-time simulation development and Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
• Performs upgrades to simulation and analysis tools with special focus on maintaining analyst useability and tool flexibility.
• Support peer reviews of simulation models, analysis tools, and other software modules as required.
• Develop and implement simulation software unit tests and other automated test scripts as required.  
• Develop simulation tool and software documentation using company guidelines and best industry practices.
• Support post-processing and analysis of data collected from ground and flight tests, simulation-based performance assessments, and other sources.
• Develop briefing materials for design reviews.
• Facilitate rapid resolution of delays that impact simulation and analysis tasks including real-time, thorough communication with task leads, program management and other leadership is required.
• Collaborate daily with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.
• Support development of simulation and analysis related data deliverables.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Travel expectations:  <10%

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.