Senior Structural Opto-Mechanical Engineer

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA seeks an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to design, develop and produce spaceborne electro-optical sensor payloads.

You will perform quasi-static, modal, vibration and thermal analyses using Femap and Nastran, develop design review packages and support environmental testing and supplier interactions as required. The role emphasizes ownership, teamwork and rigorous engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering with 12+ yrs (B.S.), 10+ yrs (M.S.), or 7+ yrs (Ph.D.) of progressive engineering experience.
• 2–3 yrs of experience with Nastran-based finite element modeling; Femap training available.
• Ability to perform static, dynamic structural and thermal analyses.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments.
• DoD security clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quasi-static, modal, random vibration, and thermal stress analyses using Femap and Nastran.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to project teams and track work.
• Understand design requirements and ensure compliance.
• Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.
• Support customer and supplier interactions as required.
• Develop conceptual designs for new products and proposals.
• Plan and support environmental testing of hardware (vibration, shock, thermal).
• Conduct root cause analyses on hardware failures and propose solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Drawing interpretation

Communication

Organizational skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Nastran

Femap

Job description

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.

Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst

We are hiring an Opto-Mechanical Structural Engineer/Analyst to join our team in Acton, MA to support the design, development and production of advanced spaceborne electro-optical sensor payloads.

This individual will assist in developing cutting-edge, high-performance space-based opto-mechanical hardware designs. The primary role for this position entails executing various structural modeling and detailed mechanical design analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software. This opportunity affords the chance to build your skills as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive project team, that produces best in class, rigorously engineered, high-performance space based optical sensor payloads.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quasi-static, modal, random vibration, and thermal stress analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a project team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress.
• Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements.
• Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.
• Support customer and supplier interactions as required.
• Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts.
• Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required.
• Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures. Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.
• Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 degree, masters 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 bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
• Two to three years prior experience using Nastran based finite element modeling software is required. Femap training can be provided.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal.
• Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred Skills and Credentials

• Opto-mechanical and electro-optic hardware design experience is highly desirable.
• Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock.
• Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments.
• Experience performing STOP analysis for precision optical systems is highly desirable.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling
• Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 118,500 - 207,750