Mechanical Engineering Designer

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 Mechanical Engineering Designer to support our sustainment group in Rancho Bernardo, CA

Under general direction with limited oversight, this position is responsible for providing technical design solutions for a wide range of complex design problems as well as providing leadership in developing effective design solutions for structural products and components of products using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical engineering software such as CREO, Solidworks, Autocad or NX.

Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and making technical design presentations as required. Typically has frequent intra-organizational and customer contact. Provides direction to less experienced designers and support staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership in developing design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
• Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.
• May be assigned design oversight of a sizeable portion of a project or program.
• Develops layouts, sketches, and blueprints and may investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.
• Revise CAD drawings per Engineering ECN redlines assigned through the Windchill workflow, affects Details, large assemblies, including cable assemblies.
• Validates conformity to design standards and specifications and identifies design errors and other deficiencies, and recommends changes. 

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.