Engineer VII

General Atomics • Acton, MA • 25min ago

59191BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are hiring an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to join our team in Acton, MA to support the design, development and production of advanced spaceborne electro-optical sensor payloads.

This individual will assist in developing cutting-edge, high-performance space-based opto-mechanical hardware designs. The primary role for this position entails executing various structural modeling and detailed mechanical design analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software. This opportunity affords the chance to build your skills as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive project team, that produces best in class, rigorously engineered, high-performance space based optical sensor payloads.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform quasi-static, modal, random vibration, and thermal stress analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software.

Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a project team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress.

Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements.

Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.

Support customer and supplier interactions as required.

Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts.

Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required.

Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures. Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.

Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

Two to three years prior experience using Nastran based finite element modeling software is required. Femap training can be provided.

Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal.

Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance.

Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting.

Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments.

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred Skills and Credentials:

Opto-mechanical and electro-optic hardware design experience is highly desirable.

Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock.

Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments.

Experience performing STOP analysis for precision optical systems is highly desirable.

SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling

Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

130,500

Pay Range High:

228,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

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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