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The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans to meet specific program requirements.\nDevelop the capability to perform Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Survivability testing for LO materials and platforms. Lead and evaluate data on these materials for inclusion on builds.\nUtilize industry standard tools for the measurement of RF properties for GA-ASI designs. Refine and develop GA-ASI capabilities to perform testing, as well as leading testing at a variety of locations.\nGuide and develop integrated RF material solutions for a range of conventional and survivable platforms supported by results of numerical models and simulations in collaboration with senior personnel.\nGuide, develop and evaluate integrated RF material repair solutions for a range of survivable platforms.\nParticipate in the design and fabrication of measurement and test articles (“fixtures”, “pole models”) for validation of survivable designs.\nSupport testing efforts at outside facilities and mature in house RCS testing capabilities. The successful candidates will prepare test plans, interface with vendor personnel, and may require being onsite during testing to ensure test integrity.\nDemonstrate experience with survivable composite structures such that they can help guide design and requirements for new program builds. Be able to guide design and requirements for these programs to ensure results meet customer requirements.\nUse industry standard tools to evaluate measured test data of platform performance, including transferring measured data to numerous 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes to inform design iterations.\nProvide technical support and leadership to ensure that work products meet requirements through simulation, fabrication and test. The successful candidate will prepare and present status and progress reports, PDR and CDR presentations, and formal proposals to senior level personnel and customers.\nAct as Principal Investigator and provide technical communication to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.\nEnsure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.\nObserve all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nElectromagnetics phenomenology experience with emphasis in RF technology is a must, with work related experience in integration and testing of low observable materials and components. Candidate should have experience in the following:\nExperience using industry standard tools for the measurement of LO materials, components, and platforms, as well as data processing resulting from those measurements.\nExperience leading small teams during test events.\nExperience writing technical reports and developing process specifications for testing and repair of materials and structures.\nUnderstanding of a wide range of technical theories and concepts related to electromagnetics and RF integration of subsystems.\nStrong written and oral communications skills\nStrong team player with leadership potential qualities.\nMust possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry preferred.\nDemonstrated experience modeling and analyzing various systems using codes.\n\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSupervisory\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nYes\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:04.263Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Survivability Test Engineer","description":"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.\n\nGeneral Atomics Survivability group has an exciting position available for a Survivability test Engineer to provide design and analysis, tool development, and systems development support to a variety of projects.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThe successful candidate will serve as an LO testing engineer for GA-ASI. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans to meet specific program requirements.\nDevelop the capability to perform Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Survivability testing for LO materials and platforms. Lead and evaluate data on these materials for inclusion on builds.\nUtilize industry standard tools for the measurement of RF properties for GA-ASI designs. Refine and develop GA-ASI capabilities to perform testing, as well as leading testing at a variety of locations.\nGuide and develop integrated RF material solutions for a range of conventional and survivable platforms supported by results of numerical models and simulations in collaboration with senior personnel.\nGuide, develop and evaluate integrated RF material repair solutions for a range of survivable platforms.\nParticipate in the design and fabrication of measurement and test articles (“fixtures”, “pole models”) for validation of survivable designs.\nSupport testing efforts at outside facilities and mature in house RCS testing capabilities. The successful candidates will prepare test plans, interface with vendor personnel, and may require being onsite during testing to ensure test integrity.\nDemonstrate experience with survivable composite structures such that they can help guide design and requirements for new program builds. Be able to guide design and requirements for these programs to ensure results meet customer requirements.\nUse industry standard tools to evaluate measured test data of platform performance, including transferring measured data to numerous 2D and 3D RCS analysis codes to inform design iterations.\nProvide technical support and leadership to ensure that work products meet requirements through simulation, fabrication and test. The successful candidate will prepare and present status and progress reports, PDR and CDR presentations, and formal proposals to senior level personnel and customers.\nAct as Principal Investigator and provide technical communication to IRAD and CRAD projects targeting development and implementation of Survivability technologies.\nEnsure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained. Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.\nObserve all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nElectromagnetics phenomenology experience with emphasis in RF technology is a must, with work related experience in integration and testing of low observable materials and components. Candidate should have experience in the following:\nExperience using industry standard tools for the measurement of LO materials, components, and platforms, as well as data processing resulting from those measurements.\nExperience leading small teams during test events.\nExperience writing technical reports and developing process specifications for testing and repair of materials and structures.\nUnderstanding of a wide range of technical theories and concepts related to electromagnetics and RF integration of subsystems.\nStrong written and oral communications skills\nStrong team player with leadership potential qualities.\nMust possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry preferred.\nDemonstrated experience modeling and analyzing various systems using codes.\n\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSupervisory\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nYes\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:04.263Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:04.263Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"eace6a43597cb0c2e724e8f8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eace6a43597cb0c2e724e8f8"}}