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Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nSupports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.\nResponsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.\nStructural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.\nEvaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods.\nGenerate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification.\nA working knowledge of FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements, along with experience with MATLAB, Excel and Visual Basic will be advantageous.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters 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 bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have experience with stress, dynamics, fracture, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metal and composite structures.\nExperience with NASTRAN or ABAQUS software is required.\nMust have at least 4 years of working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, Pro/Mechanica, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and ABAQUS.\nRequires knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n99,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n170,750\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-30T10:13:49.576Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Analysis Engineer","description":"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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity in Poway, CA for an Airframe Engineer in our Airframe Integrity Group at GA-ASI. Under general supervision with limited review, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter- organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nSupports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.\nResponsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies.\nStructural analysis includes calculation of loads, stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration analysis.\nEvaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand and finite element methods.\nGenerate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification.\nA working knowledge of FAA and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements, along with experience with MATLAB, Excel and Visual Basic will be advantageous.\nOther duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters 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 bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have experience with stress, dynamics, fracture, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of metal and composite structures.\nExperience with NASTRAN or ABAQUS software is required.\nMust have at least 4 years of working experience using Finite Element analysis tools like Hypermesh, Pro/Mechanica, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and ABAQUS.\nRequires knowledge of composite material behavior, laminate theory, and analysis\nMust have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.\nGood communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nMust be able to work extended hours as required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n99,500\n\nPay Range High\n\n170,750\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-10-30T10:13:49.576Z","dateModified":"2026-10-30T10:13:49.576Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2cd424634b3bfa06e3065fc0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cd424634b3bfa06e3065fc0"}}