General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 4 days ago
Cables Manufacturing Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering staff in resolving routine engineering problems, contributing to small projects and phases of larger projects, and ensuring the viability of engineering solutions.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
Responsibilities
Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems
Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)
May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of manufacturing personnel
Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing requirements and equipment selection, documentation, integration and compliance and safety
Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment
Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology
Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Engineering requirements would be applicable to both product design as well as manufacturing process design and development with an emphasis on the latter
Experience with production, procurement, and quality processes in support to pre-production as well as supporting existing production
Develop and execute introduction to production plans including but no limited to production workflows, Point of manufacturing, production test procedures and quality inspection plans
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory
Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals
Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required
Must have thorough understanding of Manufacturing concepts and principles
Experience with New product introduction, LRIP, and Full rate production
Experience with mechanical 3D design and printing of production tooling, shop aids
Experience with system programming language
Preferred
Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable
Experience on Video systems and testing, RF/Antenna systems, RF Test equipment performance and use with a thorough knowledge of transmitters and receivers – radar experience a plus
A thorough understanding of lean and the ability to think and drive beyond current technology to positively affect cost, quality and reliability
Desired to have experience with RF, System Integration & Test, SAP
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
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Emory Lo
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