Engineer II

General Atomics

Acton, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

3D Modeling, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Audio Engineering, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, DoD Clearance, Electric Power Generation, Electromagnetism, Electromechanics, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Conditions, Military, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Project Tracking, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), SolidWorks, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Tolerance Analysis, Trade Studies, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Acton, MA

POSTED

26 days ago

52850BR

Company:

General Atomics

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are hiring a Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA.

This opportunity affords the chance to operate as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive project team that produces best in class, rigorously engineered, high-performance space based optical sensor payloads

This individual will also have a proven track record in creative concept generation and trade studies, and meeting program budget and schedule objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a design team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress.

+ Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements.

+ Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.

+ Support customer and supplier interactions as required.

+ Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts.

+ Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required.

+ Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures. Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.

+ Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously.

+ Other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

52850BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

Massachusetts

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

68,770

City:

Acton

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

116,193

Recruitment Posting Title:

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

+ Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal.

+ Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments.

+ Good communication and organizational skills

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred Skills and Credentials:

+ Opto-mechanical and electro-optic hardware design experience is highly desirable.

+ Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock.

+ Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments.

+ SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling

+ Experience with FEMAP/NASTRAN

+ Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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