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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineer Landing Gear

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Landing Gear Systems Engineer will develop, validate, and sustain high-quality landing gear systems while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system-level success.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems

Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems. Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

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

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

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Qualification

Landing Gear SystemsEngineering ConceptsTechnical DocumentationProfessional Engineering LicenseCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, 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 strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects

Able to work extended hours as required