General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Posted 1mo ago

Mechanical Engineering Designer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
San Diego, California, United States
$87k-$133k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • developing design
  • revising drawings
  • validating conformity
Requirements
  • Associates or certificate in CAD-related design and 13+ years CAD experience (5+ with CREO/Solidworks/Autocad/NX). Strong engineering design knowledge
  • Communication
  • Documentation, and presentation skills
  • Ability to obtain DoD clearance
Technical tools mentioned
CREOSolidworksAutocadNXWindchill

Job description

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Designer to support our sustainment group in Rancho Bernardo, CA

Under general direction with limited oversight, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a wide range of complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX.

Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra-organizational and customer contact. Provides direction to less experienced designers and support staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
  • Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.
  • May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program.
  • Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.
  • Revise CAD drawings per Engineering ECN redlines assigned through the Windchill workflow, affects Details, large assemblies, including cable assemblies.
  • Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes. 
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Job Category

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

State

California

Clearance Level

Secret

Pay Range Low

87,070

City

San Diego

Clearance Required?

Desired

Pay Range High

132,963

Recruitment Posting Title

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX or related engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience. 
  • Must have a complete and thorough understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
  • Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex and diverse problems.
  • Must have strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours as required.
  • Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be required.  

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Experience Level

Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

Workstyle

Onsite

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.

Year founded
1993
Employees
10822
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $300.00k Grant (2025) — led by U.S. Department of Energy
Headquarters
US

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