General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • 4+ years of related engineering experience (or 2+ years with a Master's).
  • Strong grasp of engineering concepts, codes, and theory with broad application abilities.
  • Experience in testing, manufacturing, and documentation of design solutions.
  • Proficient in reading/creating engineering drawings using GD&T and MBD.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills essential for team collaboration.
  • Professional Engineering License preferred but not required.
  • Experience with CREO, Windchill, and Simulate is necessary. Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience is a plus.
  • Eligibility for DoD Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate engineering systems to identify and resolve operational issues.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot assigned systems using engineering principles.
  • Document findings and deliver technical presentations effectively.
  • Direct activities of design teams and less experienced staff.
  • Provide solutions for complex technical issues during project representation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Adhere to company regulations and work safely according to established practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
  • Work on challenging engineering problems with significant impact on projects.
  • Engage in a variety of projects, enhancing your portfolio and experience.
  • Access to ongoing training and development resources.
  • Work in a supportive environment that values safety and compliance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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.
  • Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
  • Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
  • Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
  • May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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.

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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. 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.
  • Able to support testing and manufacturing of design solutions including: test planning, test execution; test results interpretation and documentation, manufacturing for prototype and production.
  • Ability to read, understand, and generate engineering drawings of different levels using Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning principals and Model Based Definition (MBD) is also required.
  • 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.
  • A Professional Engineering License is desirable.
  • Use of CREO, Windchill, and Simulate is required. Ability to utilize Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is also required.
  • Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and Simcenter is highly desired.
  • 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
Founded
1955

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