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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Designer - Ground Support Equipment

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $110K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Ground Support Equipment Engineering Designer to provide technical design solutions for structural products and components, utilizing CAD software and collaborating with engineering teams.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops design solutions for assigned structural products and components

Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress

May be assigned design responsibility for a major portion of a project or program

Develop layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling

Details related to structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices

Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies and recommends changes

Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as required

Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state-of-the-art engineering design software applications

May direct the activities of less experienced designers and support staff

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

NXCreo ParametricCAD softwareEngineering design conceptsComputer skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in NX, Creo Parametric (ProEngineer) or CATIA design software plus ten or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least two of those years spent utilizing NX or Creo Parametric (ProEngineer) engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience

Must have a complete understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases

Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have good communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required