General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 9 hours ago
Engineering Designer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $133K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Engineering Designer role involves providing technical design solutions for complex design problems, leading design efforts for structural products, and mentoring less experienced designers.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components
Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress
May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program
Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling
Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices
Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes
Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as required
Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications
Coordinates and directs the activities of less experienced designers and support staff
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
Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA, IDEAS or related engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience
Must have a complete and thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment
Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases
Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex and diverse problems
Must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours as required
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
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
UK PROTECTOR Test Manager
Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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