Engineer VI

General Atomics

Englewood, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Budget Management, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Diversity, Electric Power Generation, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Genetics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Heat Transfer, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, MATLAB, Machining, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Conditions, Military, Project Design, Project Tracking, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Testing, SolidWorks, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Team Building, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Englewood, CO

POSTED

2 days ago

53331BR

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 have an exciting opportunity available within our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite technology development. We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer with prior experience in dealing with military and space systems to support our team out of Englewood, CO.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation, and resolution of routine engineering problems.

+ Experience with design, analysis, drafting, build and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.

+ Responsible for development of design specifications, CAD models, and technical drawings to identify potential conflicts early in the design process.

+ Develop and maintain integration plans, schedules, and milestones to track progress to ensure on budget and timely completion of design integration tasks.

+ Conduct design reviews and provide feedback on design concepts, proposing solutions to optimize integration efficiency. Provides practical solutions and insight to problems involving integration and design.

+ Coordinate procurement of components and materials required for integration with GA-EMS internal machine shop and external vendors.

+ Leads or performs detailed tolerance stack up analysis and geometric and dimensional tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure proper fit and alignment of components.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, test and systems engineering, to ensure seamless system integration and compatibility.

+ Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts.

+ Will work on space systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems, and other various systems.

+ Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design.

+ Able to balance several mechanical design projects while tracking design/release schedule and cost.

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

Job ID#:

53331BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

Colorado

Clearance Level:

Top Secret (SCI access eligible)

Pay Range Low:

116,480

City:

Englewood

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Pay Range High:

208,505

Recruitment Posting Title:

Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

+ 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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

Technical Skills:

+ Strong experience with GD&T application

+ Real-world experience in structural design, drafting, and modeling for space vehicles

+ Experience with CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA software (ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP) required; MATLAB experience helpful

+ Prior experience in space domain and satellite segment design

+ Exposure to laboratory environments preferred (materials characterization, testing, vibration analysis, failure analysis)

+ Desired knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, dynamics, space systems, launch environments, and optical systems

Professional Skills:

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities

+ Ability to represent the organization as a prime technical contact and provide leadership to junior staff

Conceptual and Analytical Skills:

+ Quick to understand and apply new concepts in a changing environment

+ Thorough grasp of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with broad and expanding technical knowledge

+ Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases, and determine approaches to complex problems

Additional Requirements:

+ 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 TS-SCI security clearance is required; an active and current TS/SCI clearance is desired.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

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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