General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 3 days ago
CAD Senior Designer: Mechanical Systems Integration
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $133K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a senior mechanical engineering CAD designer to provide technical design solutions and leadership in the Mechanical Engineering Systems Integration Group.
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Responsibilities
Utilizes 3D CAD software for theoretical and final design solutions
Provides leadership in developing creative design solutions for assigned structural products and components
Interacts with senior engineering staff on design concepts and progress
May be assigned design oversight of a significant project or program
Develops aircraft integration design solutions and assigned structural mounting provisions with a focus toward requirements definition and deliverables
Details designs and drawings related to component assembly, 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 management, engineering staff and customers as required
Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications
Provides leadership to 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer/CREO, NX, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer/CREO, NX, CATIA, IDEAS or related engineering design software
Must have a complete and in-depth understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment
Self-starter, highly motivated, and has a mechanical aptitude
Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases
Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide innovative solutions to a wide range of highly complex and diverse problems
Must have strong 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
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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