Engineer - Inertial Fusion Technology

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, seeks an Engineer to support the Energy division. The role involves coating laboratory work, target production for ICF programs, and analysis of routine engineering problems under supervision.

This full-time position requires a degree in engineering and relevant experience, with emphasis on lab work, safety, and cross-functional collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering and two or more years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate GDP coaters and related equipment; participate in capsule production.
• Support the ICF target characterization lab for quality and performance assessments.
• Serve as the order champion for ICF target production from fabrication to delivery to national labs.
• Follow safety protocols in laboratory and coating operations.
• Analyze, investigate and resolve routine engineering problems.
• Perform functional testing of equipment and systems using standard engineering principles.
• Obtain and analyze test data and document findings.
• Communicate results to project engineering staff; may present to project staff.
• May provide direction to design staff or technicians.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Flexibility to extended hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Preferred: physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or material science

Tools

GDP coaters

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join our Energy division. This position is located in San Diego (Torrey Pines), CA.
Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems of limited scope. Assignments are for small projects or phase(s) of larger projects(s) and are normally outlined in terms of specific engineering activities. Contributes to the completion of assigned engineering tasks which involve the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance. Documents findings and implemented solutions, and communicates results to project engineering staff. Contacts are primarily internal within the team. May provide direction to design staff or technicians.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate GDP coaters and related equipment. Participate in capsule production within the coating laboratory.
• Work in the ICF target characterization lab to support quality and performance assessments.
• Serve as the order champion for ICF target production, managing the process from fabrication to delivery to national labs.
• Follow all safety protocols and best practices in laboratory and coating operations
• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing of equipment and systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions, and communicates results to project engineering staff. May be required to make technical presentations to project staff.
• May provide direction to design staff or technicians.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Prefer degrees in Physics, Chemistry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science.
• Experience with plasma coating processes is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn operation of GDP coaters.
• Experience in laboratory environments or with target fabrication is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a limited internal audience.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 68,770 - 116,193