Aeroelasticity & Dynamics Engineering Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Aeroelasticity and Dynamics Engineering Supervisor to lead a team focused on aeroelastic stability and dynamic response of unmanned systems.

You will oversee analyses from concept through flight test, ensuring performance and safety across lifecycles. The role requires advanced degrees and extensive aeroelastic experience, with responsibilities spanning modeling, validation, testing coordination, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering or related technical field with progressive experience.
• Broad application of engineering concepts and ability to adapt to evolving environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of aeroelasticity and dynamics engineers with direction, mentoring, and career guidance.

Skills

Aeroelastic analysis

Team leadership

FEM/NASTRAN

MATLAB & scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

MATLAB

ZAERO

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Aeroelasticity and Dynamics Engineering Supervisor to lead a team focused on aeroelastic stability and dynamic response of unmanned systems.

You will oversee analyses from concept through flight test, ensuring performance and safety across lifecycles. The role requires advanced degrees and extensive aeroelastic experience, with responsibilities spanning modeling, validation, testing coordination, and collaboration across