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.

Under general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines to monitor and control weights and balance of Unmanned Air Vehicle’s.
• Perform detailed analysis tasks to ensure hardware meets all weight, mass properties, and inertia estimates.
• Support setup and test for weights and balance of detail parts, composite assemblies such as wings and tails, and LRU’s (line replaceable units)
• Support setup and test for weights and balance of completed systems.
• Perform various weight and balance tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicle or systems.
• Develop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties estimation from conceptual through first build.
• Estimate, calculate and verify mass properties in support of drawing releases and trade studies.
• Organize and manage weight reduction efforts and strategies using new technologies (materials, processes, etc) to support improved range of vehicle.
• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
• Support the population and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.
• Generate and maintain mass properties reports to subject matter experts of various multi-functional teams.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. May be required to make technical presentations to engineering staff.
• 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.

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals. Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545