Engineer III

Airframe Liaison Engineer

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 an Airframe Liaison Engineer in Spanish Fork, Utah. This person will support fabrication of in-house airframe components manufactured at the Spanish Fork facility with a keen eye for executing on design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.

This position is 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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepares and briefs CR/CN in front of Change Control Board (CCB) stakeholders.
• Provides depositions for nonconforming production parts as the Material Review Board (MRB) engineer.
• Coordinates with various engineering groups such as Airframe Integrity Group, Material & Process, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering to resolve complex issues.
• Identifies root cause to engineering/manufacturing issues and work independently to resolve them.
• Expected to work closely with production floor clarifying engineering drawing intent.
• Expected to support the production floor in a fasted paced prototype environment providing technical instructions thru engineering redlines.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position is based out of Spanish Fork, UT and will require on-site support.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.