Material and Process Engineer

Job Summary

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 for a Staff Material and Process Engineer with our ASI Division, located in Poway, CA.

• Provide Materials Engineering support for Mechanical Engineering Department for
  • Large Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
  • Ground Control Stations (GCS)
  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Support Mechanical Engineering Department in Design and Development, Test, Production, and Fielding of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Provide additional support for Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Field Support to address Materials and Process related issues.
• 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 bachelors degree, master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Degree in materials engineering is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with common civilian and military aerospace materials (ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, plastics, paints, adhesives/sealants, etc.), manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, welding, non‑destructive inspection, etc.), and surface finishing techniques (anodize, conversion coatings, passivation, paints, plating, cleaning, abrasive blasting, shot peening, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with material compatibility between aircraft fluids such as Jet Fuel, Engine Oil, de‑icing fluids, and hydraulic fluids with o‑rings, polymers, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with failure investigations and materials characterization laboratory techniques.
• Experience with aerospace polymers.
• Experience with Corrosion Prevention and Control.
• Understanding of fuel contamination issues such as FAME, microorganisms, water, particulates and fuel additives is highly desirable.
• Understanding of airworthiness regulations and hazardous materials concerns as they pertain to Materials and Processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter able to work independently and responsively to address and close issues quickly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Full‑Time Salary

$105,890 – $189,545