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General Atomics · 1 month ago

Low Observable Design & Integration Engineer

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an experienced Low Observable design and integration engineer to support airframe design and integration of LO air vehicles.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create design studies using CAD of LO design solutions using first principles and industry experience. Detail engineering of LO-integrated airframe parts and features (e.g., edges, inlets, exhausts, control surfaces, payload bays, and airframe interfaces)

Refine LO designs in collaboration with survivability engineers to support signature budgets and design requirements

Support development of treatment integration schemes (e.g., RAM, RAS, seals, coatings, and other LO-critical features) within an IPT

Lead LO trade studies for AV configurations and airframe subsystems, generating a balanced design approach between aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission system teams

Produce airframe detailed designs for parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials

Create and maintain Model Based drawings of installations, assemblies, and detail components that meet requirements

Collaborate with analysis, flight sciences, mechanical, manufacturing and stakeholders to produce designs from concept to production

Participate in reviews to present designs that meet requirements

Prepare reports and design to build packages for review and release

Qualification

Low Observable designNX - TeamcenterCATIALightweight structural designComposite materialsEngineering experienceProject execution

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience in the design of lightweight, high performance structural parts and assemblies utilizing metal and composite materials

Experience in the design and manufacturing of Low Observable components, including configurations, materials and treatments

Proficiency in NX - Teamcenter or CATIA

Proven ability and track record of executing projects in prototype or production air vehicle/airframe development