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General Atomics · 1 day ago

Airframe Design Engineer

Adelanto California

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$63K/yr - $106K/yr

0+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position will support the design of next generation, high performance uncrewed aircraft.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the conceptual and detailed design of prototype aircraft. Complete CAD modeling (NX), Structural sizing, design reviews, and documentation, while integrating and weighing feedback

Utilize first principle methods and design guides to rapidly develop and trade aerostructures

Ownership of the development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using sheet metal, billet metallic ,and composite materials for new aircraft designs and/or modifications to existing aircraft

Coordinate with Project Engineers, Stress Engineers, Flight Technologies, Manufacturing, Procurement/Planning, QA and other departments as required to mature the design from conception to production

Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare/status and/or lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages

Qualification

AircraftAirframe designFinite element analysisCAD modeling (NX)Engineering principlesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingDocumentation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. 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

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance is required

A generalist with strong understanding of core engineer principles

Practical aircraft understanding and passion (pilot, homebuilding, A&P, RC, etc.)

Experience with aircraft and airframe design

Proficiency with finite element analysis of parts and assemblies

The ability to review of results from Stress and stiffness models and implement improvements or detect errors

A passion for and hands on work (building, machining, fabricating, repair, etc.)