Mechanical Engineer Landing Gear

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely‑piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting opportunity located in Poway, CA as a Landing Gear Systems (LGS) Engineer. In this position, you will develop, validate, and sustain high‑quality landing gear systems to meet the needs of our aircraft platforms.

The GA‑ASI’s landing gear systems’ responsibilities include undercarriage system layout, tires, wheels, brakes, braking systems, landing gear structure, shock absorption, airframe interface, steering system, retract system, and sensors. You will also collaborate with interdisciplinary functional teams including Aero Structures, Airframe Integrity, Actuated Systems, Flight Technologies, EE, Controls, and Software to ensure system‑level success. This Engineer will participate in landing gear system lifecycle development activities including requirements definition, design reviews, procurement/manufacturing, and qualification/certification.

You will also perform trade studies of relevant technologies, devices, and components. Additionally, you will provide product support for the GA‑ASI’s existing landing gear systems.

• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems. Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• 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.

• 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four or more years of experience with a master's degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.

Full‑Time Salary

Salary range: $81,080 - $141,650

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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