Engineering Designer

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company located in Poway, California, is seeking a skilled individual to provide technical design solutions for structural products using advanced CAD software. Candidates should be experienced in Siemens NX and Teamcenter, with ten or more years of relevant experience. This role involves developing design solutions, validating designs against standards, and collaborating closely with engineering teams. Applicants should possess an Associate's degree in relevant design software and have strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires ten or more years of progressive experience using CAD software.
• Must understand engineering design concepts and principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for structural products and components.
• Interact closely with engineering staff to refine design concepts.
• Validate design conformity to standards and specifications.

Skills

Strong command of Product Lifecycle Management tools

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical design software proficiency (NX/Siemens, ProEngineer/CREO, SOLIDWORKS)

Organizational and scheduling skills

Education

Associates degree or certificate in design software

Tools

NX/Siemens

ProEngineer/CREO

SOLIDWORKS

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a range of difficult design problems for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as (NX/Siemens, ProEngineer/CREO, or SOLIDWORKS) and utilize Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) such as (WINDCHILL and TEAMCENTER). We are seeking a candidate with extensive hands‑on experience in Siemens NX and Teamcenter, as strong expertise in both platforms is essential for this role. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and may make technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra‑organizational contact and may have some customer contact. May provide direction to less experienced designers and support staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
• Interact closely with engineering staff to refine design concepts and track progress.
• Take ownership of design responsibility for significant portions of projects.
• Develop solid models, layouts, sketches, and drawings of parts and assemblies, and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.
• Participate in design reviews and integrate feedback from engineering analysis, test results, and customer input.
• Support configuration control through proper use of PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter).
• Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices.
• Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes.
• Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff and customers as required.
• Working knowledge of CAD techniques and any applicable engineering design software applications and design standards such as ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), MIL‑STD‑100. Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems also a plus.
• May direct the activities of less experienced designers and support staff.
• 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.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

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 an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in (NX/Siemens, ProEngineer/CREO, or SOLIDWORKS) design software plus ten or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least two of those years spent utilizing (NX/Siemens, ProEngineer/CREO, or SOLIDWORKS) engineering design software. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of work experience.
• Strong command of Product Lifecycle Management tools such as Windchill and Teamcenter.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering design concepts and principles and possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Must be able to organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.
• Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems. Skilled in problem‑solving, with the ability to develop solutions.
• Must have good communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work extended hours occasionally as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.