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General Atomics and Affiliated Companies Air Vehicle Conceptual Design Engineer in Poway, California
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.
We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity for an experienced, results-oriented engineer to conceive and develop new air vehicles in a dynamic environment. The individual chosen for this role will perform air vehicle conceptual design, including development of relevant tools and technologies, performing design trade studies and leading development teams. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques and solutions to solve advanced technical engineering problems. Serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, drives requirements development, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem, and may function in a project leadership role. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and executive leadership, makes technical presentations. May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small identifiable projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design new air vehicles and modifications to existing air vehicles. Develop analysis tools and perform mathematical modeling of air vehicles. Identify and evaluate technologies which enable marketable new products.
Responsibilities will include conceptual air vehicle design, multi-disciplinary design optimization, aircraft sizing, trade study execution, sensitivity analysis, requirements development, vehicle configuration layout, and briefing senior management on results. Responsibilities may include cost modeling, aircraft performance analysis, mission planning / CONOPS preparation, mathematical modeling, simulation development, project planning, and documentation of results.
Position requires strong analytical and communication skills (written & oral), a broad knowledge of aeronautical sciences and ability to work closely with a wide variety of groups including but not limited to Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion, Thermal, Weights, Power Electronics, Software, Flight Test, Systems Engineering.
Candidate must be competent with MATLAB or Python, MS office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), and have excellent technical writing and time management skills.
Familiarity with multi-disciplinary design optimization (e.g. MATLAB Optimization toolbox, Mode Frontier, Model Center), techniques to handle problems with many input/output variables (e.g. OpenMDAO) and large data sets in a computationally efficient manner is required.
Experience working 1 or more aircraft development program from conceptual design through flight test is desirable
Expert user of MATLAB or Python is highly desirable, as is experience with any of the following functions and tools:
Air vehicle design/analysis (e.g. RDSWin, AAA, FLOPS) and NX, CREO or similar CAD/lofting
Effectiveness modeling (AFSIM, COMMAND)
Life Cycle Cost Estimation (SEER-H, Price True Planning)
Model Based Systems Engineering (CAMEO, MagicDraw)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (e.g. XFOIL, XROTOR, DFDC, AVL, MSES, VSPAERO, SU2)
MATLAB Simulink, Flight Dynamics, 6DOF modeling, Autopilot integration
Computational Structural Dynamics (CSD) or aeroservoelasticity (e.g. ASWing/ZAERO)
Utilization of cloud-based, massively parallel and HPC resources
Other structured programming language (e.g. Java, FORTRAN, C++, Lua)
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
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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.
Demonstrates 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 be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other departments and professionals. Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and 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.
Original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium are desirable.
Salary: $98,100 - $171,398 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.