Mechanical Systems Designer

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.

Our Landing Gear Design team is looking for a Mechanical Systems Designer in Poway, CA. that wants to be a part of history by participating in the development of some of the most novel remotely piloted aircraft of our time. We are looking for a Designer with experience in 3-D CAD modeling and drafting landing gear systems and mechanisms. With guidance from engineers, this position requires conceptualization and CAD development of components and systems within the landing gear system and includes creation of detail, assembly and installation level engineering drawings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using guidance from engineers, conceptualize and communicate with CAD models design solutions that meet program requirements.
• Make evaluations and calculations such as tolerance stack up, part-to-part interface compatibility, and producibility.
• Create engineering drawing types including but not limited to test, detail parts, assembly and installation, suitable for use in fabrication and assembly of aircraft components.
• Create engineering change requests and change notices to facilitate quick and efficient revisions to engineering drawings, including participation in the drawing release process.
• May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program.
• Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies and recommends changes.
• Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of less experienced designers and support staff.
• 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.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

• Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus thirteen or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least five of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA, IDEAS 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance is required.