What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer within our GCS (Ground Control Station) Mechanical Engineering team to support the development of our Ground Control Stations. These are complex environments that involve a large cross-section of advanced technology. The opportunity to intersect with other engineering teams while supporting our premier customers is an attractive aspect of this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior mechanical engineer within our GCS (Ground Control Station) Mechanical Engineering team to support the development of our Ground Control Stations. These are complex environments that involve a large cross-section of advanced technology. The opportunity to intersect with other engineering teams while supporting our premier customers is an attractive aspect of this role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for design of 19” rack assemblies, mounting of LRUs within the racks, and designing LRUs.
- Performs thermal and structural analysis. This includes hand calculations as well as computer analysis.
- Provides production support.
- Supports design of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting flow-down requirements and develops effective approaches to meeting those requirements.
- Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
- Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
- Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff.
- May represent the organization in providing solutions to technical issues associated with specific projects.
- 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 bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
- Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with 19” rack and LRU design per EIA/ECA-310.
- Experienced CAD user. Experience with CREO CAD software is preferred.
- Experienced thermal analyst. Prefer experience with IcePak CFD software.
- Experienced structural analyst. Prefer experience with ANSYS FEA software.
- Must be able to work extended hours as required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance. Requires U.S. Citizenship.
Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650
