Huntsville, Alabama, USA
42 days ago
Engineer V
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.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience along with ground system and mission operations services to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements. 

We have an exciting opportunity available within our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite orbital activities and nuclear and nuclear thermal propulsion. We are looking for an experienced engineer with spacecraft mechanical ground support equipment engineering experience dealing with military and space systems to join our team.

This position can also be located in San Diego, CA or Huntsville, AL.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Can lead a team in developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation, and resolution of routine engineering problems.Will work on MGSE supporting space systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems, and other various systems.Ability to perform and lead junior engineers through mechanical designs including structural analysis, structural dynamics, thermal analysis, 3D CAD and engineering drawings.Experience with the design, analysis, build and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.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.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.

 
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