General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 2 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are looking for mechanical engineers to design remote piloted aircraft, with responsibilities including the packaging design of airborne electronics and ensuring designs meet specified requirements.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the packaging design of airborne electronics
Ensure that the electronics will survive in harsh environments and that your design meets a defined set of requirements
Work closely with manufacturing to make sure that your designs have a high yield rate in production
Use analysis to reduce risk before your design goes to test
Present your designs to your peers, management, and stakeholders to gather feedback
Work on multiple projects at a time
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
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; eight or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, six or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four 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
Preferred
A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable
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
Daniel Johnson
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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