General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer VI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $145K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering or related field with 7-12+ years experience
  • 8+ years of preferred motor design experience
  • Understanding of electromagnetic machine types including brushless and brushed motors
  • Familiarity with electric motor manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of DC motor magnetic machine design
  • Electromechanical experience with electric motors and supplier collaboration
  • Proficiency with FEA tools like ANSYS Maxwell preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced DC motors for UAV applications
  • Oversee the complete life cycle of electric motor assemblies
  • Collaborate with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines
  • Work with cross-functional teams including technicians and engineers
  • Support legacy electromagnetic machines and components
  • Document new designs and create test plans
  • Provide support for aircraft integration and field tests
  • Prepare documentation for production and design trade studies

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • A chance to contribute to cutting-edge UAV technology
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of specialists
  • Potential for involvement in innovative projects
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Motor Design Engineer, to join our GA-ASI division in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA). Under general directions with limited review, this position will design and analyze advanced electromagnetic/electromechanical components and equipment for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the design and development, documenting, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of DC motors for new and legacy designs.
  • Lead the complete life cycle of electric motor assemblies, including definition, analysis, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and ground and flight integration.
  • Create and/or work with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines based on system and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, such as technicians, manufacturing, actuation, motor drive, motor controls, and system engineers.
  • Provide support for the following legacy electromagnetic machines and components: Brushed DC motors, Brushless DC motors, Generators, Alternators, Fail-Safe Brakes, Solenoids, Voice Coils, Resolvers, Encoders, and Hall and Proximity Sensors.
  • Responsible for documenting new designs, writing test plans, and processing engineering change notices as required.
  • Provide support for onboard aircraft integration, production, and field support tests as needed.
  • Responsible for all documentation necessary to support production (verification test plans and test reports, production test procedures, BOMs, CRs, CNs, and Source Control Drawings) as well as trade studies for new designs.
  • Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 8+ years' experience with motor design preferred.
  • Fundamental knowledge of different types of electromagnetic machines (brushless and brushed permanent magnet motors)
  • Experience with electric motor manufacturing processes such as stator windings, lamination stacking, stator varnishing, and various insulation classes.
  • Knowledge of magnetic machine design of DC motors.
  • Electromechanical experience with electric motors, including collaboration with suppliers to identify COTS components and custom modifications as needed.
  • Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS Maxwell preferred.
  • Experience with 3D mechanical design is preferred.
  • Experience with modeling/controlling/driving motors is preferred.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a 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
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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