General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Englewood, CO 80112In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or a related field.
  • 9+ years (bachelor's), 7+ years (master's), 4+ years (PhD) engineering experience.
  • Proven experience in structural design and analysis.
  • Real-world modal, vibration, shock, and stress analysis experience, including test correlation.
  • Proficiency in CAD and FEA software like Solidworks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and FEMAP.
  • Strong technical know-how in engineering principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a team to develop innovative engineering solutions.
  • Analyze spacecraft and payload systems, including high energy lasers.
  • Conduct structural and dynamic analysis on spacecraft components.
  • Design, build, and test advanced space hardware while applying statistical methods.
  • Determine technical objectives and solve complex engineering problems creatively.
  • Address difficult technical challenges using advanced engineering approaches.
  • Oversee prototype builds and integrate feedback into the design process.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with hands-on project involvement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge satellite and space technology.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Potential for professional development and advanced project leadership roles.
  • Chance to interact with innovative space hardware and systems.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Analysis Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite development and orbital activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Can function in a team environment developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
  • Will work on spacecraft and payload systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems and other various systems.
  • Ability to perform structural and dynamic analysis on components, spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems
  • Experience with the design, analysis, building and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to evaluate strength and dynamic capabilities.
  • Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts.
  • Ability to work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design.

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.
  • Experience with structural design and analysis
  • Real-world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress, including correlation of analytical results to test
  • Experience applying analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria, including fatigue and fracture analysis
  • Proficiency with CAD and FEA software (Solidworks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP)
  • Strong technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
  • Customer-focused with ability to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment, with the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Laboratory environment exposure (materials characterization, materials testing, vibration testing, failure analysis)
  • Experience with aluminum honeycomb panels
  • Mechanical design experience
  • Background with optical systems, flight systems, or military systems
  • Experience with space/launch environments
  • Proficiency with MATLAB
  • Project leadership experience
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Published works in professional engineering journals or presentations at engineering symposia

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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