General Atomics
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structural Analysis and Design
General Atomics, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structural Analysis and Design
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Job Summary General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies are leaders in high‑technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. GA‑EMS designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting critical fleet, space systems, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Mechanical Engineering Team working with lasers and advanced sensors, nuclear and nuclear thermal propulsion, and satellite orbital activities. We are looking for an experienced engineer with structural analysis experience dealing with military and airborne systems to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead a team in developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
Work on aerospace systems, high‑energy lasers, electro‑optical systems and other various systems.
Perform and lead junior engineers through mechanical designs including structural analysis, structural dynamics, thermal analysis, 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
Design, analyze, build and test advanced airborne hardware; apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.
Determine technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.
Address complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts.
Work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Hands‑on work environment with high level of interaction with system components; oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design.
Job Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution along with progressive engineering experience: nine or more years with a Bachelor’s, seven or more years with a Master’s, or two or more years with a Ph.D. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating broad application of those concepts; expanding knowledge of related technical specialties.
Ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; determine appropriate approach at task or project level to provide solutions to complex problems.
Experience with structural design; exposure to laboratory environment preferred, including materials characterization, testing, vibration testing, and failure analysis.
Real‑world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress, including correlation of analytical results to test; experience with composites and ceramics is a plus; ideal candidate has mechanical design experience as well.
Experience applying analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria, including fatigue and fracture analysis.
Previous experience with optical system, flight systems, or military systems is desired.
Experience with CAD, FEA software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP is required.
Experience with MATLAB is helpful.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: $105,890 – $189,545
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Oil and Gas, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structural Analysis and Design
role at
General Atomics .
Job Summary General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies are leaders in high‑technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. GA‑EMS designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting critical fleet, space systems, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Mechanical Engineering Team working with lasers and advanced sensors, nuclear and nuclear thermal propulsion, and satellite orbital activities. We are looking for an experienced engineer with structural analysis experience dealing with military and airborne systems to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead a team in developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.
Work on aerospace systems, high‑energy lasers, electro‑optical systems and other various systems.
Perform and lead junior engineers through mechanical designs including structural analysis, structural dynamics, thermal analysis, 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
Design, analyze, build and test advanced airborne hardware; apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.
Determine technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.
Address complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts.
Work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Hands‑on work environment with high level of interaction with system components; oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design.
Job Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution along with progressive engineering experience: nine or more years with a Bachelor’s, seven or more years with a Master’s, or two or more years with a Ph.D. Equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating broad application of those concepts; expanding knowledge of related technical specialties.
Ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; determine appropriate approach at task or project level to provide solutions to complex problems.
Experience with structural design; exposure to laboratory environment preferred, including materials characterization, testing, vibration testing, and failure analysis.
Real‑world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress, including correlation of analytical results to test; experience with composites and ceramics is a plus; ideal candidate has mechanical design experience as well.
Experience applying analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria, including fatigue and fracture analysis.
Previous experience with optical system, flight systems, or military systems is desired.
Experience with CAD, FEA software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP is required.
Experience with MATLAB is helpful.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Type: Full‑Time Salary Salary range: $105,890 – $189,545
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Oil and Gas, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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