Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a seasoned mechanical engineer to support our team located in Englewood, CO. The Senior Lead Propulsion & Mechanical Engineer will support the development of satellite systems with the responsibility of developing technical solutions for the long-term objectives of the Division, while serving as a mentor and thought leader for our growing team of engineers

This Sr. Lead Engineer will support all phases of assigned engineering programs from inception through completion. The successful candidate will be able to navigate disciplines outside of mechanical engineering and must collaborate effectively with technical staff, program managers and engineering management. Strong and confident decision-making ability is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to design spacecraft, aerospace or mechanical components including mechanical drafting, design and modeling experience with focus on space propulsion systems with adjacent understanding of engineering disciplines including electrical and software engineering.
• Leverage mechanical engineering background within the fundamental areas by designed aerospace vehicle structures and spacecraft.
• Integration of mechanical systems including space electronics, power, thermal, space propulsion and mechanisms.
• Analysis, design, production, test and integration of gas/liquid propulsion monopropellant and bi-propellant components/subassemblies into gas and liquid propulsion subsystems.
• Perform static and quasi static stress analysis on spacecraft flight hardware, and ground and test support equipment subjected to static, dynamic and thermal loads.
• Understanding of and selection of components for space mechanisms.
• Ability to work thru all phases of design, analysis, build, test, integration and launch of a system.

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Candidate brings strong mix of systems engineering, supplier management, and experience in make/buy decisions related to space propulsion systems required.
• Familiarity with electric ion propulsion and Hall Effect thrusters desirable. Experience with space propulsion components such as propellant tanks, manifolds, regulators, valves are desirable. Familiarity with orbital station-keeping, space environments, and orbital achievement desirable.
• Familiarity with Space Nuclear Propulsion is a plus.
• Experience with CAD, drafting and FEA software such as Solidworks, NASTRAN or ANSYS is desired Including PDM/Windchill and mechanical engineering standards. Experience with Multiphysics software such as COMSOL a plus. Familiarity with propulsion standards, processes, and tools required. Working knowledge of tools for program and numerically computing; anlayzing data, developing algorithms and creating models using tools like MATLAB/Simulink desired.
• Ability to specify/identify appropriate materials, surface treatments and finishes for mechanical component design in space applications.
• Experience in hardware spacecraft testing, and test requirements is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the satellite system design life cycle, including spacecraft level environmental testing, launch, and operations.
• Familiarity primary and secondary space structural systems, mechanisms (moving mechanical assemblies), deployable structures, antennas.
• Ability to work within and lead within a multidisciplinary team environment is required.
• Must have a thorough 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.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface within departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, and government representatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Salary:$116,480 - $208,505