Low Observable Design & Integration Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 116,480 - 208,505; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in the San Diego region seeks an experienced Low Observable (LO) design and integration engineer to join the AeroStructures Design team. The role focuses on LO airframe design and integration of LO air vehicles.

The candidate will create CAD design studies, refine LO designs with survivability engineers, and lead trade studies balancing aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline with progressive engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Create design studies using CAD for LO design solutions and detail LO-integrated airframe parts.
• Refine LO designs with survivability engineers to meet signature budgets and design requirements.
• Develop treatment integration schemes (RAM, RAS, seals, coatings) within an IPT.
• Lead LO trade studies for AV configurations and airframe subsystems across aero, structure, propulsion, and mission systems.
• Produce airframe detailed designs for metal and composite parts and assemblies.
• Create and maintain Model Based drawings for installations, assemblies and detail components.
• Collaborate with analysis, flight sciences, mechanical, manufacturing and stakeholders from concept to production.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure requirements are met and prepare build packages.

Skills

LO design experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

NX - Teamcenter

CATIA

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Our AeroStructures Design team is expanding and seeking an experienced Low Observable (LO) design and integration engineer in the San Diego region. In this role, the candidate will join a high performing team supporting airframe design and integration of LO air vehicles.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create design studies using CAD of LO design solutions using first principles and industry experience. Detail engineering of LO-integrated airframe parts and features (e.g., edges, inlets, exhausts, control surfaces, payload bays, and airframe interfaces).
• Refine LO designs in collaboration with survivability engineers to support signature budgets and design requirements.
• Support development of treatment integration schemes (e.g., RAM, RAS, seals, coatings, and other LO-critical features) within an IPT.
• Lead LO trade studies for AV configurations and airframe subsystems, generating a balanced design approach between aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission system teams.
• Produce airframe detailed designs for parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials.
• Create and maintain Model Based drawings of installations, assemblies, and detail components that meet requirements.
• Collaborate with analysis, flight sciences, mechanical, manufacturing and stakeholders to produce designs from concept to production.
• Participate in reviews to present designs that meet requirements.
• Prepare reports and design to build packages for review and release.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, ten or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience in the design of lightweight, high performance structural parts and assemblies utilizing metal and composite materials.
• Experience in the design and manufacturing of Low Observable components, including configurations, materials and treatments.
• Proficiency in NX - Teamcenter or CATIA.
• Proven ability and track record of executing projects in prototype or production air vehicle/airframe development.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505