Flight Mechanisms Engineer - Deployable Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineer to own mechanisms from concept to flight. You will lead the design and development of deployable mechanisms for advanced air vehicles and drive rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration to meet demanding performance goals.

The role requires experience in kinematics, dynamics, and verification, with collaboration across structures, avionics, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration into the vehicle architecture.

Qualifications

• Requires degree and progressive engineering experience as specified.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, codes, and theory.
• Ability to communicate new concepts and coordinate work phases.
• Professional Engineering License desirable.
• Willing to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanisms from concept to flight.
• Lead design and development of mechanical systems for air vehicles.
• Design, prototype, test, and iterate.
• Define margins and manage integration into vehicle architecture.
• Guide analyses and establish verification strategies.
• Collaborate with structures, avionics, and manufacturing.

Skills

Builder mindset

Curious and inventive

Risk tolerance

Iteration

Rapid change adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a hands-on engineer to own mechanisms from concept to flight. You will lead the design and development of deployable mechanisms for advanced air vehicles and drive rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration to meet demanding performance goals.

The role requires experience in kinematics, dynamics, and verification, with collaboration across structures, avionics, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration into the vehicle architecture.