Part Time Draftsman

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Designer to join our ALRE group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing material planning support and administration for research-related or production projects of moderate scope, including analysis reporting, expediting, and purchasing. Advises management of the status of work in progress and identifies potential project problems.

Responsible for documenting findings, communicating results to engineering staff and may make technical design presentations as required.

Typically has some intra-organizational contact and may have some customer contact.

Interacts with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.

May be assigned design responsibility for a portion of a project or program.

Details related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices.

Provides documentation, identifies design issues, and makes technical design presentations to engineering staff as required.

Remains current in CAD techniques and any applicable state of the art engineering design software applications.

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Mechanical Drafter

Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS design software plus ten or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software with at least two of those years spent utilizing ProEngineer, CATIA or IDEAS engineering design software.

• ????Must have an understanding of engineering design concepts and principles, including ASME Y14.Must also be able to determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of difficult problems.
• Must have good communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines and increase probability of project success.
• Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.