General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer IV

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related field from an accredited institution; 2-6 years of progressive engineering experience
  • Preferred degrees: Electrical, Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience qualifying nuclear safety-related equipment per 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1
  • Knowledge of qualification via testing and similarity analysis
  • Familiarity with Engineering Change Management and experience with Windchill is a plus
  • Reactor facilities engineering design experience is preferred
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Generate qualification plans and procedures for mechanical and electrical equipment in nuclear applications
  • Review design changes for compliance with qualification requirements
  • Develop acceptance plans for critical characteristics of safety-related equipment
  • Verify customer orders against qualification requirements
  • Assist in creating factory acceptance testing procedures for components
  • Address non-compliance issues identified by quality department
  • Support customer audits and agency reviews

Benefits

  • Participate in cutting-edge nuclear technology projects
  • Work with a global team involved in critical safety applications
  • Opportunity to lead qualification processes for innovative systems
  • Engage with compliance and regulatory standards at a high level
  • Play an integral role in maintaining nuclear power plant safety
Full Job Description
Job Summary

GA-EMS has an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Qualification 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 qualifying radiation monitoring systems and equipment to nuclear safety-related standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Generate plans, procedures and reports for qualifications of mechanical and electrical equipment for use in nuclear safety related applications:
    • Seismic testing per IEEE 344
    • Environmental testing per IEEE 383 including total integrated dose testing.
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility testing per NRC R.G 1.180 and EPRI TR-102323.
    • Perform advanced calculations and modeling to support qualification decisions
  • As part of the change management process, review design changes to ensure that equipment meets qualification requirements.
  • Develop critical characteristic acceptance plans for safety related equipment.
  • Review customer orders and verify that equipment meets the customers' qualification requirements.
  • Assist in the creation of factory acceptance testing procedures for systems and components.
  • Resolve non-compliant issues discovered by the quality department and disposition appropriately.
  • 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering degrees are preferred.
  • Must have prior experience in qualifying equipment for use in nuclear safety related applications per 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21 and ASME NQA-1.
    • Requires experience with qualification by both testing and by similarity analysis.
  • Familiarity with formal Engineering Change Management processes. Experience with Windchill is a plus.
  • Reactor facilities engineering design experience is preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; and lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.

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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