General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 6 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance systems. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to focus on actively stabilized gimbals used in various communication systems, responsible for innovative engineering solutions and project planning.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Requires an in-depth technical knowledge related to hardware development – mechanism design, precision optical design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and structural analysis
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
Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects
Able to work extended hours as required
Preferred
Experience with any of the following technologies is desirable: Actively stabilized gimbal, EO/IR, lasers, seekers, radars, satellite communication
A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
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Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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