Propulsion Systems Engineer - UAV Aircraft (Design/Test)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) leads in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced propulsion systems. As an Engineering on the Propulsion Systems Special Project Team, you will design and test propulsion solutions and learn across multiple aircraft platforms.

You will contribute to innovative designs and support challenges of moderate scope and complexity. You will work to design, analyze, test, integrate, manufacture, and field propulsion components, maintain CAD capabilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with extended hours if needed

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, testing, integration, manufacturing, and fielding of propulsion systems.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation for delivery to peers and customers.
• Collaborate on new designs and assist the team with drawing packages.
• Maintain CAD techniques and ANSI Y14.5 drawing principles.
• Work with peers and management across disciplines to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

CAD

ANSI Y14.5

Engineering software

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) leads in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced propulsion systems. As an Engineering on the Propulsion Systems Special Project Team, you will design and test propulsion solutions and learn across multiple aircraft platforms.

You will contribute to innovative designs and support challenges of moderate scope and complexity. You will work to design, analyze, test, integrate, manufacture, and field propulsion components, maintain CAD capabilities,