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.  We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Acton, MA.  

This individual will also have a proven track record in creative concept generation and trade studies, and meeting program budget and schedule objectives.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear dedication to taking ownership of his or her work, a drive to not leave tasks incomplete or not understood and be absolutely committed to making the team and project succeed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Mechanical Engineering support to a design team and execute to plan while managing and tracking work assignments and progress.Track and understand design requirements and apply sound engineering principles and oversight to meet project requirements.Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.Support customer and supplier interactions as required.Develop creative conceptual designs for new products and proposal efforts.Help plan and support the environmental testing of hardware including vibration, shock, thermal and others as required.Perform root cause assessments on hardware failures.  Identify solutions and perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.Able to work on multiple assignments and with multiple teams simultaneously.Other duties as assigned.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.