Engineer IV

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Customer Relations, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Documentation, Engineering, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Finite Element Analysis, Genetics, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, MATLAB, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Visual Basic, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Needs Assessment, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Stress Engineering, Structural Evaluation, Surveillance, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Poway, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

54319BR

Company:

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 Staff Stress Engineer to join our Airframe Integrity Group at GA-ASI, located in Poway, CA. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. 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. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.

+ Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.

+ Structural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.

+ Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods.

+ Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification.

+ A working knowledge of FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements, along with experience with Matlab, Excel and Visual Basic will be advantageous.

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

Job ID#:

54319BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

98,100

City:

Poway

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

171,398

Recruitment Posting Title:

MRB Stress Engineer

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Must be familiar with stress, dynamics, fracture, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metal and composite structures.

+ Working knowledge with NASTRAN or ABAQUS software is required.

+ Must have at least 2 years of working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, Pro/Mechanica, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and ABAQUS.

+ Knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis.

+ Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.

+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.

+ Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

+ Able to work extended hours as required.

+ Knowledge of aeroelastic analysis and modal testing is desirable

+ A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

Workstyle:

Hybrid
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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