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Engineer VI

General Atomics

Poway, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adhesives, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Piloting, Autoclave, Aviation Industry, Calendar Management, Career Development, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Relations, DoD Clearance, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Materials Testing, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Metrics, Military, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Processes, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Engineering, Production Costing, Quality Management, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Security Clearance, Software Engineering, Surveillance, Test Lab, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Poway, CA
POSTED
12 days ago
53938BR

Company:


General Atomics Aeronautical Systems


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.


GA’s Advanced Aircraft Engineering group has an exciting position available for a Materials and Process Engineer to support a team in the development and production implementation of materials and processes to meet the needs of next generation air vehicle designs. This position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of a team of Material and Process Engineers and a Materials Test Lab to deliver advanced composite solutions to Legacy aircraft programs and next generation programs.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Provide oversight to task assignments and deploy the M&P resources to meet the unique needs on a variety of programs.

+ Act as the technical interface to material suppliers and industry partners to meet current and future product needs

+ Provide M&P support to airframe design programs to influence the producibility and maturity of initial engineering release.

+ Provide support to material characterization and process development efforts and produce the required report and specification deliverables.

+ Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and provide support to sustaining manufacturing of production hardware to improve the quality and reduce cost of production.

+ Provide mentoring and career development to a growing team of talented engineers

+ Provide functional leadership to achieve department business metrics and support resource planning to ensure the M&P team is positioned to address the technical demand of current and future projects.

+ Ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained


+ Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

+ Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures

+ Perform other duties as required


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job ID#:


53938BR


Job Category:


Engineering


Travel Percentage Required:


0% - 25%


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full-Time Salary


State:


California


Clearance Level:


Secret


Pay Range Low:


116,480


City:


Poway


Clearance Required?:


Desired


Pay Range High:


208,505


Recruitment Posting Title:


Materials and Process Engineer


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.

+ 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.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance required.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:


+ Good understanding of carbon composites, adhesives, lamination and processing of composites.

+ Familiarity with Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR), CMH-17, ASTM testing and MIL-HDBK-516

+ Familiarity with processing of composite materials including Autoclave cure and Out of Autoclave cure materials.

+ Familiarity with adhesives for composite and metallic bonding

+ Familiarity with common aerospace core materials along with processing of the core materials.

+ Experience with transition of materials and processes from R&D into production


US Citizenship Required?:


Yes


Experience Level:


Senior (8+ years)


Relocation Assistance Provided?:


Yes


Workstyle:


Hybrid
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity 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. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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