General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $145K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 6+ years of engineering experience with a bachelor's; 4+ with a master's; 2+ with a PhD.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theories.
  • Experience in applying engineering concepts in multidisciplinary settings.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; capable of leading teams.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with multiple engineering disciplines to manage UAV weight and balance.
  • Perform detailed analysis to ensure compliance with mass properties and inertia estimates.
  • Support testing setups for weights and balances of UAV components and systems.
  • Estimate and verify mass properties for engineering designs and trade studies.
  • Lead initiatives for weight reduction using new technologies and materials.

Benefits

  • Encouraging diverse backgrounds and experiences in the workplace.
  • Opportunities for professional development and progression.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace engineering projects.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on complex challenges.
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Job Summary

Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interface with multiple engineering disciplines to monitor and control weights and balance of Unmanned Air Vehicle's.
  • Perform detailed analysis tasks to ensure hardware meets all weight, mass properties, and inertia estimates.
  • Support setup and test for weights and balance of detail parts, composite assemblies such as wings and tails, and LRU's (line replaceable units)
  • Support setup and test for weights and balance of completed systems.
  • Perform various weight and balance tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.
  • Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicle or systems.
  • Develop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties estimation from conceptual design configurations through first build validation.
  • Estimate, calculate and verify mass properties in support of drawing releases and trade studies.
  • Organize and manage weight reduction efforts and strategies using new technologies (materials, processes, etc) to support improved range of vehicle.
  • Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
  • Generate and maintain mass properties reports to subject matter experts of various multi-functional teams.
  • Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. May be required to make technical presentations to engineering staff.
  • May lead a team of weight engineers in managing the mass properties for various UAV programs
  • 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; 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.
  • Must have a thorough 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.
  • Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; 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 strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
  • A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.

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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