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General Atomics · 4 months ago

Optomechanical Engineer

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

3+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Optomechanical Engineer will apply innovative approaches to complex engineering problems, focusing on opto-mechanical design, optimization, build, and test, while leading engineering projects and teams.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists in the optical design process to ensure opto-mechanical mounting and optimization is accounted in early-phase designs

Generates optical system performance analyses with opto-mechanical elements integrated into the design

Interacts directly with vendors to acquire mounting hardware

Builds, mounts, aligns, and tests fully integrated opto-mechanical systems

Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems

Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems

Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects

Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff

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

Opto-mechanical designEngineering problem solvingOptical system performance analysisEngineering concepts understandingProfessional Engineering LicenseCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. 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

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required