Engineer VI

General Atomics

Huntsville, AL

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Desktop PC, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Editing, Electric Power Generation, Electromagnetism, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government Regulations, Internet/IP Telephony, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Conditions, Military, PTC Creo, Patent Licensing, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Realtime Communications, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, SolidWorks, Structural Engineering, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Thermal Analysis, Thermal Management, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Windchill PLM Software

LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

POSTED

5 days ago

54359BR

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 within our Aerospace Mechanics Department for a Senior Design Analyst to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama.

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for formulating the analytical approach to model and analyzing developing designs to resolve advanced technical structural and thermal engineering problems for missile, projectile and small satellite programs. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention. This position guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, apply the modeling and analytical technological advancements to the problem, and may function in a project leadership role. In addition, this position documents findings, communicate results to engineering staff, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on identifiable projects. This position also may provide directions to design or technical staff and may lead a team of experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assess and/or develop requirements.

+ Primary point of contact for the missile, projectile or small satellite structural or thermal analyses.

+ Supports planning, budgeting, and status of missile, projectile or small satellite structural or thermal analyses tasks.

+ Facilitates rapid resolution of technical delays that impact tasks including real-time, thorough communication with the chief engineer, program management and other IPT Leads as required.

+ Collaborates with GA and customer engineering and program management teams.

+ Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.

+ Support development, review, and editing of technical documents as required.

+ Develops innovative but practical engineering solutions to advanced technical problems in missile, projectile or small satellite structural or thermal analyses that are focused on economical and manufacturable products.

+ Provides focal point for technical communication within the Company management and may represent the Company as the prime technical contact to customers and/or government regulatory agencies.

+ Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participates in program reviews and consults on missile, projectile or small satellite structural or thermal analyses problems or issues.

+ Review or perform detailed analysis with emphasis on the structural or thermal analysis aspects of a part or subassembly of a missile, projectile, small satellite or other defense systems.

+ Provides expert guidance and consulting with other staff members working on challenging structural or thermal engineering problems.

+ Anticipates future engineering needs and the modifications required to accomplish technical goals.

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

+ May assume technical and engineering responsibility for the success of an identifiable project.

+ Directs activities of design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

+ Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

+ Performs 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#:

54359BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

Alabama

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

116,480

City:

Huntsville

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Pay Range High:

208,505

Recruitment Posting Title:

Senior Design Analyst

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; 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.

+ Must possess DOD Secret security clearance with ability to upgrade to Top Secret if needed

+ Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of warhead 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 have significant structural analytical experience using Ansys, Simcenter and NASTRAN.

+ Must have significant thermal analytical experience using Ansys, Thermal Desktop, Simcenter and ablation codes.

+ Familiarity with SolidWorks and CREO for model importing and working within PDMPro and Windchill.

+ Experience modelling passive (tapes, coatings, etc.) and active thermal control systems.

+ Experience with correlation of experimental and environmental testing with FEM results.

+ Demonstrates extensive understanding of advanced aerospace materials and their properties to produce unique and innovative design solutions.

+ Familiarity with MBE/MBSE is desired.

+ 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 on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

+ Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

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

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.

About the Company

General Atomics

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder