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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Digital Thread Lead Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Digital Thread Lead Engineer will determine technical objectives and guide the development of engineering solutions while representing the organization in technical matters.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)

May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff

Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety

Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment

Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology

Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities

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

Digital threadModel Based Design (MBD)Model Based EnterpriseFEA analysis toolsCFD analysis toolsNX open programmingProject leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCustomer focused

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

Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Working expertise in Digital thread, MBD, and Model Based Enterprise

General experience with analysis tools, including FEA, CFD required

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals. Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Knowledge in each tool's API preferred

Previous NX open programming experience preferred

A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable