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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Structural Dynamics Analysis Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite development and orbital activities. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Can function in a team environment developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation and resolution of routine engineering problems. 
• Will work on spacecraft and payload systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems and other various systems. 
• Ability to perform structural and dynamic analysis on components, spacecraft, and launch vehicle systems 
• Experience with the design, analysis, building and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to evaluate strength and dynamic capabilities. 
• Determines technical objectives and develop innovative, practical solutions to advanced technical engineering problems. 
• Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring highly creative approaches, drawing on advanced engineering concepts. 
• Ability to work and lead in a multidisciplinary team environment. 
• Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design. 

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD.  May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with structural design and analysis
• Real-world experience analyzing modal, random vibration, shock, and stress, including correlation of analytical results to test
• Experience applying analytical results to relevant structural codes and criteria, including fatigue and fracture analysis
• Proficiency with CAD and FEA software (Solidworks, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP)
• Strong technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory
• Customer-focused with ability to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment, with the ability to work extended hours and travel as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory environment exposure (materials characterization, materials testing, vibration testing, failure analysis)
• Experience with aluminum honeycomb panels
• Mechanical design experience
• Background with optical systems, flight systems, or military systems
• Experience with space/launch environments
• Proficiency with MATLAB
• Project leadership experience
• Professional Engineering License
• Published works in professional engineering journals or presentations at engineering symposia