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If you want to work on cutting-edge aircraft, solve hard problems, and see your designs fly, this is your environment.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn Mechanisms from Concept to Flight\nLead the design and development of critical mechanical systems and deployable mechanisms for advanced air vehicles\nArchitect solutions for:\nDeployment and release systems\nActuation (electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic)\nHinges, latches, locks, and separation systems\nGimbals, pointing systems, and motion control hardware\nInvent, Prototype, Test, Repeat\nDevelop new approaches to solve complex, unconventional engineering challenges\nDesign and execute test campaigns—ground and flight—to validate performance\nRapidly iterate designs based on real-world data\nDrive Vehicle-Level Impact\nMake key tradeoffs across weight, performance, reliability, cost, and mission effectiveness\nDefine and manage mechanism performance margins (force, torque, stiffness, life)\nEnsure designs integrate seamlessly into overall vehicle architecture\nLead Technical Execution\nGuide analysis efforts (kinematics, dynamics, structural, fatigue, thermal)\nEstablish design standards, best practices, and verification strategies\nServe as the technical authority for mechanisms across multiple programs\nUnderstand technical risks and develop creative approached to mitigating them\nWork at Speed\nOperate in a rapid development environment with evolving requirements\nPrioritize and execute across multiple concurrent efforts\nTurn high-level concepts into executable designs and hardware quickly\nCollaborate Across the Ecosystem\nWork closely with multidisciplinary teams including structures, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing\nInterface with suppliers to develop, evaluate, and deliver hardware\nCoordinate technical topics at customer reviews including SRR-PDR-CDR-TRR\nSupport proposal efforts, white papers, and next-generation program capture\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\nJob Qualifications\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 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.\nMust 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.\nMust 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.\nAble to work extended hours as required.\nA Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.\nDesired Skills:\nBuilder mindset\nCurious and inventive\nComfortable with risk, iteration, and rapid change\nMotivated by seeing hardware fly and systems work\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n98,100\nPay Range High\n171,398\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nYes\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T18:44:51.894Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Advanced Programs Mechanisms Project 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\nThis is a fast-paced, hands-on engineering role where ideas move quickly from concept to hardware. You won’t just manage mechanism designs, you’ll create them, test them, break them, and make them better. 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