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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Our Mechanical Engineering team has an exciting opportunity in San Diego, CA, for a Senior Mechanical Engineer eager to make history by joining the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) system sustainment team—part of the most advanced aircraft carrier systems.

We are seeking an engineer with hands-on experience in design for manufacturing and maintaining energy absorption systems used to safely decelerate aircraft during carrier landings. The ideal candidate will be skilled in building strong cross-functional relationships and efficiently driving projects to completion. This role requires expertise in designing for reliability and safety, including experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other risk assessment methodologies.

You will be responsible for conceptualizing and delivering innovative solutions to complex, highly technical engineering challenges. Additionally, the role involves representing the Mechanical Engineering team through technical presentations and documentation.

DUTIES & RESPONOSIBILITIES:

• Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.

• Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).

• May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.

• Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.

• Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.

• Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.

• Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.

• 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.

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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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, familiar with Earn Value Management System, 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; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.

• 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.

• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable.

• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at or above the Secret level is required.

Salary: $116,480 - $208,505 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.