Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Aircraft Systems & IPT Lead

General Atomics Systems Integration; Kaysville (UT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes planning projects, developing designs for aircraft modifications, and leading design teams on small contracts.

You will document findings, present results to engineering staff, and may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects. A DoD security clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years with bachelor’s, 4+ years with master’s, or 2+ years with PhD; equivalent experience possible.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Engineering services in support of aircraft modifications and system improvements.
• Develop aircraft mechanical systems from concept through qualification testing.
• Design and develop aircraft systems and ground support equipment using CAD/CAE tools.
• Collaborate within an IPT to prepare engineering design solutions for challenging problems.
• Support on-site manufacturing and integration activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Independent problem solving

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CREO

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes planning projects, developing designs for aircraft modifications, and leading design teams on small contracts.

You will document findings, present results to engineering staff, and may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects. A DoD security clearance is required or obtainable.