What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Vehicle Conceptual Design Engineer position at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
Job Summary
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.
We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a role in Aircraft Conceptual Design supporting Advanced Programs. Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 128,130 - 229,358
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.
We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA for a role in Aircraft Conceptual Design supporting Advanced Programs. Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
- Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results.
- Designs new air vehicles and modifications to improve existing air vehicles.
- Develops analysis tools and perform mathematical modeling of air vehicles.
- Identifies and evaluates technologies which enable marketable new products.
- Will include: Conceptual air vehicle design, multi-disciplinary design optimization, aircraft sizing, trade study execution, sensitivity analysis, requirements development, mathematical modeling, documentation and briefing senior management on results.
- Will function in a technical leadership role for the project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
- May include: team leadership, proposal execution, cost modeling, aircraft performance analysis, operational analysis, simulation development, data science, strategic and project planning, customer interaction
- May represent the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
- May participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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.
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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience leading 1 or more aircraft development program from conceptual design through flight test is desirable.
- Expert user of MATLAB or Python, an optimization tool (modeFrontier, ModelCenter, HEEDS, openMDAO) and NX is desirable.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance required.
- Strong communication, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively. interface with other departments, customers and/or professionals.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
Salary range: 128,130 - 229,358
Salary : $128,130 - $229,358