General Atomics · 2 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide innovative solutions for engineering problems, oversee projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards while working on advanced technologies for national security.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functioning in an advisory or leadership role participates in the planning and oversight of the successful resolution and implementation of engineering problem(s) and provides direction and guidance to professional and support staff
Formulates technical plans, typically multi-year, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment of the engineering solution (s), as well as responsible for meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards
Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and responsible for planning/overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates
Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle; represents the company as a prime technical contact on assigned system(s) or project (s)/program(s); selects, motivates, and develops professional and support staff; interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations; anticipates future engineering needs; and, develops new or expands existing business opportunities
Determines annual and multi year technical objectives for designated engineering systems or project(s)/program(s)
Represents the assigned systems or projects(s)/program(s) as a prime technical expert
Act as expert consultant and advisor in identified area(s) of engineering
Advises or directs the activities of assigned project(s)/program (s) to achieve technical objectives
Directs and allocates technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives
Develops new and/or expands existing business opportunities
Ensures compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained
Participates in the planning, selection, retention, and development of the professional staff
Publishes and presents technical papers and abstracts and participate in internal and external technical program reviews
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
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 or required
Qualification
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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice
Has specific experience with the development of mechanical hardware to support laser and optical systems, including optical mounts, thermal management and stabilization and optical stress minimization
Previous experience with satellite space systems is required
Experience with CAD and FEA software such as Solidworks, NASTRAN or ANSYS is required
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment and to support hardware prototyping activities, including direct oversight of initial system build and testing
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems
Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
Able to work extended hours as required
US Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience in hardware spacecraft testing, environmental testing, and test requirements is highly desirable
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
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
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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