Advanced Composites Materials & Process Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Materials and Process Engineer to advance composite solutions for legacy and next‑gen air vehicles.

You will support daily operations of a team of engineers and a Materials Test Lab, delivering advanced materials and process improvements for production and development programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, process development, and adherence to safety and compliance standards, with DoD clearance requirements a key

Qualifications

• Requires engineering degree and extensive experience in materials and processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in development and production environments.
• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical interface to material suppliers and industry partners.
• Lead process development to support new programs and producibility.
• Provide M&P support to airframe design programs and influence engineering releases.
• Develop and maintain material and process specifications with Manufacturing and Vendors.
• Investigate material-related failures and determine root causes.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Material testing equipment

Quality systems knowledge

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Materials and Process Engineer to advance composite solutions for legacy and next‑gen air vehicles.

You will support daily operations of a team of engineers and a Materials Test Lab, delivering advanced materials and process improvements for production and development programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers, process development, and adherence to safety and compliance standards, with DoD clearance requirements a key