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Design Engineer

General Atomics Intelligence

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Top Secret
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Engineering - Mechanical
San Diego, CA (On-Site/Office)

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will use advanced design tools to develop precise models and drawings, and ensure all designs meet established standards and specifications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and layouts in accordance with design and drafting standards, using Creo and SolidWorks.
  • Support the integration, assembly, and testing of mechanical and opto-mechanical components and structures.
  • Investigate design factors such as thermal response, vibration, material selection, and manufacturability under direction.
  • Validate designs for conformance to engineering requirements, standards, and specifications, identifying potential issues and recommending improvements.
  • Identify and correct errors and process deficiencies, recommending changes as needed.
  • Prepare technical documentation, including parts lists, design notes, and test support materials.
  • Participate in design reviews and team meetings, presenting findings and supporting trade studies as assigned.
  • Maintain current knowledge of CAD software tools, modeling techniques, and state-of-the-art engineering applications.
  • Interact with engineering staff on task progress.
  • Assist in prototype fabrication and testing support.
  • Help maintain configuration control and engineering release documentation.
  • Observe all laws, regulations, and company policies, and work safely in accordance with established procedures and practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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 in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as Solidwroks, CATIA, Creo (Pro/E), or IDEAS.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute to a multi-disciplinary engineering.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance may be required.
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GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

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