General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, procedures, techniques and solution to resolving advanced opto-mechanical engineering problems.  Assignments are normally outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated and critical reference points requiring special attention.  Guides the successful resolution of engineering problems, serves as a consulting resource of engineering knowledge, applies the latest technological advancements to the problem, and may function in a project leadership role.  Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small identifiable projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions for the customer.Documents work through drawings, presentations, analysis and test reports.  Provides technical presentations as required to internal and external customers. Utilizes CAD software (Solidworks) for design generation.Provides expert guidance and consulting to other staff members working on difficult opto-mechanical problems.May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.Mentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts through the full product lifecycleOptimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules and optimized costTailor the GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics as required for Program unique requirementsServe as a technical point of contact for engineering with the Customer, systems integrators, program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering resources necessary to evaluate and resolve issues, including coordination of external expertiseEnsure technical baseline control by implementing Engineering Review Board (ERB) and supporting Risk and Opportunity Management Process (ROMP) executionSupports and leads the engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems.Independently performs challenging engineering work, documents findings, communicates results, makes technical presentations, and supports test activities both on and off site.Leads the designs, development, and testing of components and systems.Demonstrates strong understanding of design, analysis, fabrication and test techniques for space and military applicationsAssists with requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design trade-offs.Perform other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.