General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer II

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
  • 2+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education)
  • Experience with structural testing and model correlation preferred
  • Proficient in Finite Element Analysis tools such as Hypermesh, FEMAP/NASTRAN, or ABAQUS; experience with HyperSizer is a plus
  • Knowledge of composite materials and laminate theory
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead and mentor less experienced professionals
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and interpret engineering needs to develop effective solutions
  • Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and systems in a collaborative setting
  • Conduct detailed load calculations, stress and fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis
  • Assess structural integrity using classical hand and finite element methods
  • Document analysis and testing results for airworthiness certification
  • Communicate technical findings and participate in presentations to engineering staff
  • Coordinate specific project segments and foster customer interactions on technical issues

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative environment with an emphasis on team integration
  • Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge aircraft design and structural analysis
  • Exposure to various engineering systems and interdisciplinary projects
  • Involvement with airworthiness certification processes
  • Professional development through interaction with experienced engineering staff
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Stress Engineer to join our Airframe Integrity Group at GA-ASI, located in Poway, CA. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.
  • Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.
  • Structural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.
  • Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods.
  • Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification.
  • A working knowledge of FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements, along with experience with Matlab, Excel and Visual Basic will be advantageous.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience conducting full-scale and component structural testing and model correlation is preferred.
  • Must have working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and/or ABAQUS. HyperSizer is also preferred.
  • Knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis.
  • Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
  • Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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