Manufacturing Engineer IV

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Senior Thermal Test Engineer to support thermal vacuum testing of optical payloads. You will lead hands-on testing, design test solutions from customer requirements, and coordinate with engineers and vendors in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 9+ years in manufacturing engineering, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance. Travel and extended hours may be required for mission-critical tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering or related field with 9+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Advanced technical manufacturing engineering principles and leadership experience.
• Ability to develop new concepts, resolve complex problems, and lead projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional leadership.
• Customer focused with willingness to travel and extend hours as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain methods for thermal vacuum testing of optical parts and assemblies.
• Set up and maintain testing capabilities: TVAC chambers and related equipment.
• Work with cryogenic, high-vacuum or high-pressure systems and subcomponents.
• Perform hands-on thermal vacuum testing of opto-mechanical systems.
• Read schematics and customer requirements to design test solutions.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues (leaks, mechanical or electrical).
• Coordinate Test Support Equipment development with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure production processes comply with regulations and security clearances.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

TVAC chambers

Cryogenic systems

High-Vacuum equipment

Job description

57941BR

Job Summary

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.

Our optical payloads team is seeking an experienced Thermal Test Engineer, this individual will have limited direction this position is responsible for supporting the thermal vacuum test process of Optical systems and Optical Space Payloads to ensure they meet the mission requirements, while focusing on integration and testing, of optical parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final optical payloads.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the thermal vacuum testing of optical parts, components, sub- assemblies, and final assemblies.

• Support efforts to set-up and maintain the following testing capabilities: Thermal and TVAC chambers, or other pieces of test equipment.

• Works with Cryogenic, High-Vacuum or High-Pressure Systems, or their subcomponents. Provide technical expertise on thermal vacuum systems

• Capable of Hands-On Thermal Vacuum Test of Opto-Mechanical systems and Optical Payloads.

• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics, and general test requirements from customers to design test solutions.

• Troubleshoot and solve test equipment issues (leak, mechanical or electrical).

• Support and maintain configuration and configuration control of test facilities systems, such as: Compressed air, chilled cooling tower, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, Nitrogen gas

• Work with engineers, test directors, contractors and customers on test planning, scheduling, preparation, readiness, and execution.

• Collaborates with cross functional teams in coordinating for Test Support Equipment (TSE) development.

• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Perform Job Hazard Analysis.

• 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 in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine or more years of manufacturing engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• Applies advanced technical manufacturing engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established project deadlines or milestones.

• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.

• Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance is required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

99,500

Pay Range High:

170,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.