Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Systems

General Atomics; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 98,100 - 171,398; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Mechanical Engineer for our Herndon, VA location. You will contribute to spacecraft payload/system development and support ground control and testing activities for national security programs.

The role requires experience with satellite space systems, CAD/FEA tools, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team while pursuing Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is mandatory and willingness to work extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering or related field with progressive experience.
• Satellite space systems experience is required.
• CAD/FEA software such as SolidWorks, NASTRAN or ANSYS is required.
• Experience in mechanical hardware spacecraft testing and environmental testing is desirable.
• Thermal modeling and space-qualified materials knowledge is desirable.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs complex engineering work with general guidance.
• Documents findings, presents results to engineering staff, and may be prime technical contact on small contracts.
• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents issues.
• Devises new approaches to resolve complex problems.
• Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements and material needs.
• Provides documentation and technical presentations as required.
• Leads a team of moderately experienced staff on single component projects.

Skills

CAD/FEA

Thermal modeling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SolidWorks

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Mechanical Engineer for our Herndon, VA location. You will contribute to spacecraft payload/system development and support ground control and testing activities for national security programs.

The role requires experience with satellite space systems, CAD/FEA tools, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team while pursuing Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is mandatory and willingness to work extended hours may be needed.