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Aerospace Structural Design Engineer

Poway, California

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Overview

General Atomics pioneers technologies with the potential to change the world. Behind a talented global team of engineers, GA delivers safe, sustainable, and economical solutions to meet growing global demands. Our Engineers have an opportunity to work on first of a kind product lines within an incredible, dynamic environment.

Engineering positions typically require a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience. Candidates from mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering backgrounds must know the fundamentals of engineering system developments, requirements, testing, and integration before getting to the final stages of customer interface and project management.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Senior (8+ years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 47306BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Aerospace Structural Design Engineer City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $116,480 - $208,505

Job Summary 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, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced engineer to develop Aircraft and AeroStructures in Poway, CA .This position will support the design of next generation, high performance unmanned aircraft.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Utilize first principle methods to develop aircraft aerostructures using NX CAD.
  • Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using sheet metal, billet metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft designs and/or modifications to existing aircraft.
  • Coordinate with project, stress engineers, manufacturing, procurement, quality control 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.
  • We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, diverse learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a cohesive team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our team and become even better at what we do.
  • On-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:
  • 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. 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.
  • Ability to document, trade and communicate pro/cons of structural designs based on performance/DFM/DFC
  • Experience designing composite or metal aircraft or spacecraft structures.
  • Ability to perform first order structural sizing
  • Proficiency with Catia or NX CAD Modeling and drawing or MBD
  • Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 along with tolerance analysis capabilities.
  • Proven track record of bringing airframe/spacecraft or automotive structures into manufactured products
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Professional Engineering License is desirable.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with fast paced prototype aircraft or payload design projects.
  • Exposure to finite element analysis of parts or assemblies using Nastran, SimCenter or Mechanica.
  • The ability to create and review of results from Stress and stiffness FEMs and implement improvements or detect errors based on first principles.
  • A passion for and hands on automotive, home built aircraft or manufacturing ability considered a plus.

Salary:$116,480 - $208,505
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“The company is growing, has a very good reputation and had open positions in my area of expertise (aircraft design/design methodology development).”
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“I work in the Components Engineering and Obsolescence Management Dept. Our efforts are saving General Atomics several millions of dollars by proactively leading and informing the company of all these decisions which significantly impact production, sustainment and new designs.”
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