General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineering Designer II

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates degree or relevant certificate in CAD software design; ten years of experience with CAD, including two years in ProEngineer, CATIA, or IDEAS.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and principles.
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate complex work phases.
  • Proven capability to solve a diverse range of complex design problems.
  • Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for extended hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of design solutions for structural products.
  • Collaborate with engineering staff on design concepts and progress tracking.
  • Oversee design aspects of significant project segments as needed.
  • Create layouts, sketches, and blueprints while addressing design factors like durability.
  • Detail structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices accurately.
  • Validate design compliance with standards, identify errors, and recommend improvements.
  • Document findings and present technical designs to peers and customers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in aviation.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team on impactful projects.
  • Contribute to projects with a positive societal impact.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general direction with limited oversight, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a wide range of complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as ProEngineer, CATIA, and IDEAS. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra-organizational and customer contact. Provides direction to less experienced designers and support staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
  • Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.
  • May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program.
  • Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.
  • Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices.
  • Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.
  • Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as required.
  • Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications.
  • Coordinates and directs the activities of less experienced designers and support staff.
  • 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.
  • Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus ten or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least two of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience.
  • Must have a complete and thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
  • Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex and diverse problems.
  • Must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours as 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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