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 to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.  
 
We have an exciting opportunity available within our Mechanical Engineering Team working with satellite technology development. We are looking for an experienced Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer with prior experience in dealing with military and space systems to support our team out of Englewood, CO.

This position may be located:San Diego, CA 92127Englewood, CO 80112Huntsville, AL 3580DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Developing engineering solutions that require creative designs, detailed analysis, investigation, and resolution of routine engineering problems.Experience with design, analysis, drafting, build and test of advanced space hardware. Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.Responsible for development of design specifications, CAD models, and technical drawings to identify potential conflicts early in the design process.Develop and maintain integration plans, schedules, and milestones to track progress to ensure on budget and timely completion of design integration tasks.Conduct design reviews and provide feedback on design concepts, proposing solutions to optimize integration efficiency.  Provides practical solutions and insight to problems involving integration and design.Coordinate procurement of components and materials required for integration with GA-EMS internal machine shop and external vendors.Leads or performs detailed tolerance stack up analysis and geometric and dimensional tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure proper fit and alignment of components.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, test and systems engineering, to ensure seamless system integration and compatibility.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.Will work on space systems, high energy lasers, electro-optical systems, and other various systems.Hands-on work environment and high level of interaction with system components. Oversee prototype builds and implement lessons learned into design.Able to balance several mechanical design projects while tracking design/release schedule and cost
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.