General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; master's or PhD preferred.
  • Preferred degrees in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with CAD software; familiarity with PTC Creo, NX, or SolidWorks is a plus.
  • Exposure to various engineering drawings such as P&ID and mechanical assembly drawings.
  • Basic understanding of Engineering Design process and Change Management; Windchill experience is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with nuclear regulations like 10 CFR 50 Appendix B is beneficial but not required.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with CAD Designers to produce engineering drawings.
  • Develop technical manuals, reports, and instructions using technical writing skills.
  • Conduct advanced calculations and modeling for design support.
  • Present designs to peers and stakeholders for feedback.
  • Manage multiple projects and adhere to budgets and schedules.
  • Address non-compliance issues with quality department guidance.
  • Support customer and agency audits regarding equipment qualification.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineering disciplines.
  • Engagement in various engineering challenges and projects.
  • Professional development within a reputable company in the nuclear sector.
  • Chance to contribute to impactful safety monitoring systems.
  • Possibility to participate in technical project reviews and design activities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

GA-EMS has an exciting opportunity for a Product Support Engineer with the Radiation Monitoring Systems team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Our team designs and maintains mechanical, electrical, and software systems used in nuclear power plants across the world to detect and monitor radiation. This role will be responsible for supporting the design and analysis of our RMS equipment, including developing original designs as well as updating legacy designs for obsolescence and customer/supplier requests. This ideal candidate is a junior engineer looking to begin a career with a great company where they will be engaging with a variety of engineering disciplines and challenges. They should be able to demonstrate their hard work, organization, and eagerness to learn.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Work with CAD Designer and other engineering support organizations to produce engineering drawings
  • Employ technical writing skills to develop technical manuals, reports, instructions, and other deliverable documentation
  • Perform advanced calculations and/or modeling to support design decisions
  • Present your designs to your peers, management, and stakeholders to gather feedback.
  • Work on multiple projects at a time.
  • Resolve non-compliant issues discovered by the quality department and disposition appropriately.
  • Review customer orders and verify that equipment meets the customers' qualification requirements.
  • Support and participate in customer and outside agency audits.
  • Maintenance of systems designs due to part obsolescence issues:
    • Locate Form, Fit and Function replacements for obsolete parts
    • Modify designs to use new parts while minimizing impact
    • Update designs as required in support of changes due to obsolescence.
  • Participates in technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
  • Organize, schedule, and coordinate work to adhere to budget and schedule.
  • May be asked to participate in design activity for other product areas inclusive of power systems, and nuclear reactor systems.
  • 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 practice.

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.
  • Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degrees are preferred, but other disciplines will be considered
  • Exposure to CAD software. Experience with PTC Creo, NX, or SolidWorks is a plus
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering drawings (P&ID, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, etc.)
    • Some exposure to ASME Y14.5-2009 and GD&T.
  • Basic understanding of formal Engineering Design process and Change Management processes. Experience with Windchill is a plus.
  • Familiarity with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, or Nuclear Procurement/Commercial Dedication a plus but not required.
  • Exposure to SAP is a plus but not required.
  • Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team

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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