Engineer IV

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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 Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting defense, space, and industrial applications worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Provides practical support solutions to technical engineering problems to optimize materials performance through analysis and simulation.
• Documents findings and communicates reports and technical presentations at engineering meetings, and participates in program reviews.
• Supports future NTM engineering needs and the modifications required to provide next generation materials for aerospace and nuclear environments.
• Assumes technical and engineering responsibility for segments or key portions of contracts.
• Provides technical communication within the company to management and to external customers.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Job description

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 Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We currently have an exciting position for a Computational Materials Engineer to support our Nuclear Technologies and Materials (NTM) division in San Diego, CA. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for modeling and simulation of ceramic matrix composite materials subject to extreme environments like nuclear reactor cores, space, and hypersonic flight environments.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides practical support solutions to technical engineering problems to optimize materials performance through analysis and simulation.
• Documents findings and communicates reports and technical presentations at engineering meetings, and participates in program reviews.
• Supports future NTM engineering needs and the modifications required to provide next generation materials for aerospace and nuclear environments.
• Assumes technical and engineering responsibility for segments or key portions of contracts.
• Provides technical communication within the company to management and to external customers.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Works 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.