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.
• Support the population and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.
• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies.
• 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.
• Support the population and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.
• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies.
• 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.
• 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; 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.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.
• Must posses the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable.

Salary:$128,130 - $229,358