Engineer V

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 opportunity for an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team and design Aircraft and Airframe Structures at General Atomics-ASI located in Adelanto, CA at the prototype facility. This position will support the design of next generation, high performance uncrewed aircraft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead teams of design engineers to accomplish the design and execution of prototype aircraft and special projects in alignment with program objectives
• Coordinate across functional teams (Structural Design, Loads Development, Flight Technologies, Structural Analysis, System Integration, Materials and Processes, Manufacturing, Tooling, System Development and Test).
• Develop requirements, internal statements of work, and project estimates for projects of varying scopes.
• Develop resource and execution plans aligned with program schedules/budgets and team resources.

Airframe Designer (~70%)

• 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 and lead 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 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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four 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.
• 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. A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.)