Aerospace Tooling Design Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Experienced Tool Design Engineer for the Adelanto R&D facility. You will design tooling for composite airframe structures, develop 3D CAD models, and prepare fabrication drawings to support prototype and pre-production programs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensure tooling meets performance and safety standards, and liaise between engineering, manufacturing, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive experience (4+ yrs with a BA/BS or 2+ yrs with an MS).
• Extensive knowledge of CAD, preferably NX/Siemens; experience with stress analysis, CAM and other engineering software.
• Strong command of PLM tools such as Windchill and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of composite airframe manufacturing processes.
• Experience with AS9100, MIL-STD-1521 (tool design), ITAR/FAR compliance.
• Ability to understand concepts quickly and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and production 2D drawings for tooling (lamination molds, CNC fixtures, assembly fixtures).
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing teams and vendors during fabrication.
• Present reports at engineering meetings and participate in program reviews.
• Provide guidance to staff on challenging engineering problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safety and procedures.

Skills

CAD NX

Windchill

Teamcenter

Stress analysis

CAM

PLM tools

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors or higher)

Tools

NX/Siemens CAD

Windchill

Teamcenter

AS9100 compliance

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Experienced Tool Design Engineer for the Adelanto R&D facility. You will design tooling for composite airframe structures, develop 3D CAD models, and prepare fabrication drawings to support prototype and pre-production programs.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, ensure tooling meets performance and safety standards, and liaise between engineering, manufacturing, and project management.