Engineering Designer

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is a leader in high-technology systems development, including nuclear fuel cycle, remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies. The Optical Sensors Systems group within General Atomics - Electromagnetic Systems Group develops next-generation electro-optical/infrared sensor systems to protect national interests and support global commercial enterprises. This position involves providing technical solutions for various design problems of moderate to high complexity, leading product development, and coordinating project segments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
• Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.
• Makes design responsibility for a small to medium size project or program or a significant portion of a major project or program.
• Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and customers, and makes technical design presentations as required.
• Directs the activities of less experienced designers and support staff.
• Maintains currency in CAD techniques, ASME Y14.5 drawing principles, and relevant engineering design software applications.
• Observes all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associate's degree or equivalent certification in ProEngineer, Solidworks, or NX design software plus 13+ years of progressive experience in CAD software, with at least 5 years in ProEngineer, Solidworks, NX, or similar engineering design software.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and drawing principles, including ASME Y14.5.
• High skill level in one or more technical engineering software applications.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them accurately.
• Organizes, schedules, and coordinates work phases and provides solutions to complex problems.
• Good communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and strong computer skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to perform complex engineering design tasks and provide direction to less experienced staff.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to assess and apply geometric tolerances in complex and ultra-high precision hardware assemblies.
• Design experience packaging and documenting products containing optical elements, electronics, and structures for extreme space and airborne environments.
• Ability to research data required to develop designs using historical precedents, manufacturer's catalogues, and technical guides.
• Successfully combines findings with preliminary information to contribute to developing final design solutions.
• Familiarity with military and aerospace specifications for materials, finishes, and fasteners.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD, data management tools, and techniques, and revision control practices.