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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 19 hours ago

Advanced Airframe Design Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Advanced Airframe Design Engineer to provide conceptual and detail designs of aircraft components, focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles and sensor integrations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Advance Airframe CAD models, drawings of installations, assembly and detail components that meet all requirements such as structural integrity, interface boundaries, weight and cost targets as directed by the lead

Produce airframe structural configuration layouts and detail designs including preliminary sizing/stress analysis, joint layouts, interface boundary definitions of parts and assemblies employing metallic and composite materials

Experience with the composite part detail process, including composites stacking sequence, lamination theory, honeycomb core, bonded assemblies, manufacturing assembly and fabrication processes, post-cure machining operations

Coordinate and collaborate with members of stress, manufacturing, procurement, quality control and other departments as required to mature the design from conception to production

Strong technical background including familiarity with industry standards for the manufacture, repair and assembly of composite components for aerospace

Experience with engineering and manufacturing development and production of structural parts and assemblies utilizing composite materials

Experience with prototype and/or rate part production with exposure to tool design, manufacturing planning and hands on fabrication

Experience with CREO and/or NX and FiberSIM is desired

Stress analysis experience using FEM based tools such as CREO-Simulate, NX Simcenter/Nastran, FEMAP with both metal and composite parts

Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities

Experience in application ASME Y14.41 methods for Model Based Definition using Creo and NX is desired

Ability to create and maintain parametric product geometry models is desired

Qualification

Airframe CAD modelingComposite materials experienceStress analysis (FEM)CREO/NX/FiberSIMGD&T (ASME Y14.5)Model Based DefinitionCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving 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; 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 complete 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 understand new concepts quickly; 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 excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks