53884BR
Company:
General Atomics
Job Summary:
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems, and numerous other products.
With limited direction, this position supports, and helps to ensure the success of, the manufacturing assembly and integration production processes for a spacecraft build. This includes a focus on the design, development, and implementation of new or revised production processes and the fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works closely with the spacecraft assembly integration engineer and testing engineers to best understand the AIT plan to help ensure all safety, quality, schedule and cost program goals.
Lead and support the planning, fabrication, and procurement of satellite component piece parts, long lead items, MGSE, EGSE that are needed in accordance with the spacecraft BOM and testing requirements.
As required support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex systems, including payloads, communication and propulsion systems.
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems) to ensure manufacturing processes and priorities are aligned with design requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly, integration, and testing.
Generate and manages spacecraft specific assembly and integration nonconformances from initial problem documentation, to disposition and root cause and corrective actions.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of GD&T and ANSI/ASME Y14.1 to ensure the best manufacturability and part NHA impacts.
Track a BOM LOB and provide regular status reports on manufacturing progress, identifying risks or delays to ensure timely project completion.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including assembly instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Interfaces and collaborates with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
Provides guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.
May be required to make technical presentations to staff.
May provide direction to less experienced professionals, design staff or technicians.
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 ID#:
53884BR
Job Category:
Engineering
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
State:
Colorado
Clearance Level:
Secret
Pay Range Low:
81,080
City:
Centennial
Clearance Required?:
Desired
Pay Range High:
141,650
Recruitment Posting Title:
Manufacturing Engineer Spacecraft
Job Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelors in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Experience within Space Systems Industry highly desired.
Proven experience in satellite AIT, manufacturing engineering, or similar roles within aerospace or space industries with a strong knowledge of satellite components, systems integration, and testing procedures.
Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of manufacturing 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.
Internally and externally customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving extremely complex manufacturing engineering problems.
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.
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
Able to work extended hours as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain TS-SCI level clearance is required.
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Experience Level:
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes
Workstyle:
Onsite
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.
