Engineer I

General Atomics•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. GA-EMS has an exciting opportunity for a Product Support Engineer with the Radiation Monitoring Systems team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Our team designs and maintains mechanical, electrical, and software systems used in nuclear power plants across the world to detect and monitor radiation. This role will be responsible for supporting the design and analysis of our RMS equipment, including developing original designs as well as updating legacy designs for obsolescence and customer/supplier requests. This ideal candidate is a junior engineer looking to begin a career with a great company where they will be engaging with a variety of engineering disciplines and challenges. They should be able to demonstrate their hard work, organization, and eagerness to learn.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
Exposure to CAD software.
Exposure to a variety of engineering drawings (P&ID, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, etc.)
Some exposure to ASME Y14.5-2009 and GD&T.
Basic understanding of formal Engineering Design process and Change Management processes.
Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Nuclear, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degrees are preferred, but other disciplines will be considered
Experience with PTC Creo, NX, or SolidWorks is a plus
Experience with Windchill is a plus.
Familiarity with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, or Nuclear Procurement/Commercial Dedication a plus but not required.
Exposure to SAP is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with CAD Designer and other engineering support organizations to produce engineering drawings
Employ technical writing skills to develop technical manuals, reports, instructions, and other deliverable documentation
Perform advanced calculations and/or modeling to support design decisions
Present your designs to your peers, management, and stakeholders to gather feedback.
Work on multiple projects at a time.
Resolve non-compliant issues discovered by the quality department and disposition appropriately.
Review customer orders and verify that equipment meets the customers’ qualification requirements.
Support and participate in customer and outside agency audits.
Maintenance of systems designs due to part obsolescence issues: Locate Form, Fit and Function replacements for obsolete parts Modify designs to use new parts while minimizing impact Update designs as required in support of changes due to obsolescence.
Participates in technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
Organize, schedule, and coordinate work to adhere to budget and schedule.
May be asked to participate in design activity for other product areas inclusive of power systems, and nuclear reactor systems.
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 practice.