Airframe Design Engineer and Liaison

Job SummaryGeneral 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 an Engineer to support Airframe and Structures development projects at General Atomics-ASI located in Adelanto, CA. This position will support the design of next generation, high performance uncrewed aircraft.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Utilize first principle methods to develop aircraft products using NX CAD.• Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using sheet metal, billet metallic ,and composite materials for new aircraft designs and/or modifications to existing aircraft.• Coordinate with project, stress engineers, manufacturing, procurement, quality control and other departments as required to mature the design from conception to production.• Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare/status and/or lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages.Preferred Qualifications:• Strong understanding of all core engineer principles• Practical aircraft understanding and passion (pilots license, A&P, etc.)• Experience with aircraft design.• Exposure to finite element analysis of parts or assemblies using Nastran, SimCenter or Mechanica.• The ability to review of results from Stress and stiffness models and implement improvements or detect errors.• A passion for and hands on work (building, machining, fabricating, repair, etc.)We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.• Able to work extended hours as required. A Professional Engineering License is desirable.• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance is required.Job Type: Full-Time SalarySalary range: 81,080 - 141,650