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General Atomics · 2 days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structural Analysis and Design

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an experienced engineer with structural analysis experience to lead a team in developing innovative engineering solutions for aerospace systems and advanced technologies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Can lead a team in developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems

Will work on aerospace systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems and other various systems

Ability to perform and lead junior engineers through mechanical designs including: structural analysis, structural dynamics, thermal analysis, 3D CAD and engineering drawings

Experience with the design, analysis, build and test of advanced airborne hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes

Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems

Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts

Ability to work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment

Hands on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design

Qualification

Structural analysisMechanical designCAD softwareFEA softwareMatlabVibration testingMaterials testingFailure analysisCreative designTeam leadershipProblem solvingCommunication skills

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; nine or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a Master's degree, or two 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

Candidate must have experience with structural design

Must possess real world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress including correlation of analytical results to test

Experience with application of analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria including fatigue and fracture analysis

Experience with CAD, FEA software such as Solidworks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required