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General Atomics · 10 hours ago

Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer

Acton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are hiring an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer to support the design and development of advanced spaceborne electro-optical sensor payloads, focusing on structural modeling and mechanical design analysis tasks.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform quasi-static, modal, random vibration, and thermal stress analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software

Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a project team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress

Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements

Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences

Support customer and supplier interactions as required

Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts

Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required

Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures. Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions

Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NastranFemapOpto-mechanical designFinite element modelingMechanical analysisTolerance assessmentsDoD Security ClearanceProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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; 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. Position can be adjusted for lower experience level applicants. Salary will be commensurate with experience

Two to three years prior experience using Nastran based finite element modeling software is required. Femap training can be provided

Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal

Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance

Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting

Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required