Airframe Design Engineer: UAV & Composite Structures

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This airframe design position sits in the Advanced Aircraft Engineering Organization in San Diego, CA and focuses on conceptual and detailed design of primary and secondary structures for UAVs and sensor-integrated platforms. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, layouts, preliminary sizing and stress analysis, plus collaboration with stress, manufacturing, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering; 2+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, ability to apply them in evolving environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; capable of independent work and leading a team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Advance Airframe CAD models and drawings for installations, assemblies and components.
• Produce airframe structural layouts and detail designs with preliminary sizing and stress analysis.
• Coordinate with stress, manufacturing, procurement and quality control to mature design from concept to production.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

CREO

NX

FiberSIM

FEMAP

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This airframe design position sits in the Advanced Aircraft Engineering Organization in San Diego, CA and focuses on conceptual and detailed design of primary and secondary structures for UAVs and sensor-integrated platforms. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, layouts, preliminary sizing and stress analysis, plus collaboration with stress, manufacturing, procurement, and