Job Description

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. Under general direction with limited oversight, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a wide range of complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as ProEngineer, CATIA, and IDEAS. 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. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra-organizational and customer contact. Provides direction to less experienced designers and support staff. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components. + Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress. + May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program. + Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling. + Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices. + Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes. + Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as required. + Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications. + Coordinates and directs the activities of less experienced designers and support staff. + Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. + Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. + Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 47793 **Job Qualifications:** + Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA, IDEAS or related engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience. + Must have a complete and thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment. + Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases. + Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex and diverse problems. + Must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills. + Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours as required. **Salary:** $87,070 - $132,963 **Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25 **Relocation Assistance Provided** Provided **US Citizenship Required?** Yes **Clearance Required?** No **Clearance Level** null **Workstyle** Hybrid General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.

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