General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineering Designer III

Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent certification in CAD software, with 13+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in CREO, Solidworks, Autocad, or NX, with at least 5 years focusing on these tools.
  • Strong grasp of engineering design concepts and principles, with quick adaptability to new ideas.
  • Excellent organizational, scheduling, and coordination abilities for various project phases.
  • Highly developed communication, documentation, and presentation skills, with strong computer literacy.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting, with flexibility for extended hours.
  • Customer-focused mindset with the potential requirement for a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of design solutions for structural products and components.
  • Engage with engineering staff to discuss design concepts and project progress.
  • Oversee significant portions of assigned projects or programs when designated.
  • Create layouts, sketches, and blueprints, while evaluating design factors like durability and structural integrity.
  • Update CAD drawings based on engineering changes via Windchill workflow across various assemblies.
  • Ensure compliance with design standards and specifications while identifying errors and suggesting improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through leadership in innovative design.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and frequent customer interactions.
  • Exposure to a wide range of complex design problems in a collaborative environment.
  • Involvement in significant projects provides hands-on experience with advanced CAD software.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, accommodating diverse project needs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Designer to support our sustainment group in Rancho Bernardo, CA

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 CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX.

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.
  • Revise CAD drawings per Engineering ECN redlines assigned through the Windchill workflow, affects Details, large assemblies, including cable assemblies.
  • Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX or related 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.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be 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
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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