Structural Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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 are hiring Opto‑Mechanical Structural Engineers/Analysts to join our team in Acton, MA to support the design, development and production of advanced spaceborne electro‑optical sensor payloads. These individuals will assist in developing cutting‑edge, high‑performance space‑based opto‑mechanical hardware designs. The primary roles entail executing various structural modeling and detailed mechanical design analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software as well as performing vibration testing to validate design performance.

This opportunity affords the chance to build your skills as part of a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive project team that produces best‑in‑class, rigorously engineered, high‑performance space‑based optical sensor payloads. The successful candidates will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed.

• Perform quasi‑static, modal, random vibration, and thermal stress analysis tasks using Femap and Nastran software.
• Support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required on qualification and production flight hardware.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a project team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress.
• Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements.
• Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.
• Support customer and supplier interactions as required.
• Contribute to formulation of creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts.
• Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures, identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.
• Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or two or more years of experience with a master’s degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Two to three years prior experience using finite element modeling software is required. Femap/Nastran is strongly preferred, training can be provided.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical analyses including static and dynamic structural and thermal.
• Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, excelling in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

• Opto‑mechanical and electro‑optic hardware analysis experience is highly desirable.
• Finite element modeling skills including thermal, structural, and transient shock.
• Design for shock, vibration, and thermal environments.
• Experience with Matlab to perform finite element and test data analysis.
• Experience performing STOP analysis for precision optical systems is highly desirable.
• Solid Works 3D CAD Modeling.
• Secret and/or SCI DoD security clearance.

Job Type: Full‑Time Salary. Salary range: 81,.