General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 12 hours ago
Engineering Designer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $110K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. The Engineering Designer II will design innovative actuation and mechanism solutions and support the engineering team in addressing engineering design challenges.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design, analysis, testing, integration, manufacturing, and fielding of various types of aircraft actuated systems, including electromechanical actuators, flight control mechanisms, deployment systems and related components
Support and contribute to the completion of component, assembly, and system design and analysis, documentation of findings
Collaborate on new designs and assist the team with drawing package completion
Maintains a currency in CAD techniques, ANSI Y14.5 drawing principles as well as applicable state of the art engineering design software applications
Collaborate and effectively interact with peers, management, and other engineering disciplines on technical matters requiring communication and coordination to solve complex challenges
Prepare and review engineering documentation for delivery to peers, technical staff, executive management, and customers
Perform work either individually or in a team environment
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
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 a CAD design software plus ten or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software, preferably with experience working with CREO, Windchill, NX, and Teamcenter. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience
Must also be able to 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 good 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
Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance is required
A thirst for learning about new products and concepts
Preferred
Having an understanding of a wide range of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and is continuously expanding their knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties
Experience with assembling mechanical systems
A&P or technician experience is a plus
Experience with kinematic motion study using a CAD tool is a plus
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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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