What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at General Atomics?
Job Summary
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in our Systems Integration group located in Kaysville, Utah.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 89,110 - 155,680
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer in our Systems Integration group located in Kaysville, Utah.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use CATIA V5 to perform 2D and 3D design work to update or document existing products on composite structures and parts.
- Assist in the planning and coordinating of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
- 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.
- Support on-site (international) product manufacturing and integration sites.
- Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Intermittent but extended international travel is expected
- We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, diverse learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and a cohesive team environment.
- We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our team and become even better at what we do.
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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- A strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory is required, along with experience applying these concepts broadly and a growing knowledge of related technical fields.
- 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; ability to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and ability to lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
- A working knowledge of FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements is preferred.
- Understanding and experience with landing gear and braking system design and/or analysis preferred
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Able to travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary range: 89,110 - 155,680