Technical Director, Materials Scientist - General Atomics and Affiliated Companies (California)

Technical Director, Materials Scientist

San Diego, California

**Date posted** 03/12/2021

**Job ID** 31375BR

**Company** General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

**Experience Level** Senior (8+ years)

**Job Title** Technical Director, Materials Scientist

**City** San Diego

**State** California

**Full-Time/Part-Time** Full-Time Salary

**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 have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director, Materials Scientist to join our Mission Payloads & Exploitation group in Poway, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Reports to the Director of System Engineering Integration & Test and conducts special assignments to develop and analyze advanced materials and processes.

+ Conduct literature searches to determine candidate materials targeted to specific goals such as high magnetic permeability

+ Responsible for managing deposition of magnetic thin film multilayers and measurement of material properties at DC and RF frequencies using magnetometer, permeameter, resonant strip line cavities, transmission tunnel, NRL-type arch, waveguides, etc.

+ Responsible for research, development, documentation of resonant strip cavity, transmission tunnel, NRL-type arch, waveguides, permanent magnets, and electromagnets

+ Responsible for research, development, documentation of processes, and scale-up of new materials to achieve project goals

+ Analyze and trade novel antenna and array concepts to identify solutions to specific engineering problems.

+ Instruct technicians, document processes, prepare technical reports, present customer briefings

+ Initiate the planning of scientific projects and develop innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals independently perform difficult/complex scientific work

+ Document findings, communicate results to scientific staff, make technical presentations

+ Provide direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

+ Support operation of scientific systems and document any problems

+ Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex scientific problems

+ Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

+ May develop and/or perform computational modeling of scientific phenomena using commercial software such as MATLAB and HFSS.

+ May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects

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 a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; eighteen or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, sixteen or more years experience with a Masters degree, and thirteen or more with a PhD. Equivalent comprehensive scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

+ Must have demonstrated leadership ability directing/developing solutions to highly technical and complex scientific problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining scientific business.

+ Must have direct applicable experience with thin-films, magnetic materials, RF theory & application, LO/CLO concepts & applications, and 1st principles of RF antenna operation.

+ Must have very strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to build strong networks and be influential across functional boundaries.

+ Must be willing to work flexible and extended hours as required.

+ Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time to support program needs.

+ US Citizenship is required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

**Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25

**Relocation Assistance Provided** No

**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/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.



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