Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer for the Systems Integration Group. This role involves designing metallic and composite mounting structures for avionics and payloads in remotely piloted aircraft, optimizing for fit, function, thermal, manufacturing, maintainability, quality, cost, and schedule. The engineer will perform stress and modal analysis, create and review drawings, and develop reports and project documentation. There will be opportunities for hands-on work, creating prototype mock-ups and validating packaging solutions on actual aircraft. The successful candidate will collaborate with other functional engineers and program personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to design, analyze, investigate, and resolve engineering problems.
• Utilizes 3D CAD software for design solutions and drawings.
• Performs tolerance analysis and applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Performs structural analysis for design validation using engineering software.
• Conducts hands-on investigation of problems and validation of solutions on the factory floor.
• Creates documentation and presents engineering changes to the change control board.
• Creates and presents design review documentation to engineering management.
• Interacts with program office and engineers across multiple disciplines.
• May provide direction to design and/or technical staff.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provides program development, production, and manufacturing support.
• Observes all applicable laws and regulations.
• Works in a safe manner.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with 3D CAD engineering software (Pro/E CREO or NX preferred).
• Working knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent engineering experience may be substituted for education.
• Aptitude and design experience utilizing 3D CAD engineering software.
• General understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with demonstrated application.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment.
• Ability to organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, hands-on, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.