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About Company

Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations.

At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting) Minimal domestic travel required, possibly 10% of time.

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking an early-career Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to contribute to collaborative, complex designs of electrical, RF, structural, thermal, and size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained systems for airborne, ground-based mobile, and shipborne military command, control, and communication systems.

The ideal candidate would have educational and work experience (0-3 years) in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, however experience in one or the other, along with a willingness and desire to learn, is perfectly acceptable. This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain experience and knowledge across aspects of engineering and the design process, from concept to production.

The Mechanical responsibilities include Mechanical System design, Structural and Thermal analysis, Mechanical System Installation design, hardware development and test, site integration, and post-delivery support.

The Electrical responsibilities include basic understanding of circuit and electronics design, ESD-compliance, and BOM generation. Basic knowledge and experience in RF engineering, lab bench equipment (i.e., power supplies, signal generators, spectrum/microwave analyzers) and PCB/PWB/CCA design.

Candidate must be professional, have the ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary group in a fast-paced environment, take initiative and own tasks, detail oriented and work hands-on in a lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with many of the following:

• Work and academic experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering design and a strong academic understanding of the fundamentals
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Knowledge of RF systems, cable and hardness designs, electrical diagrams, schematics, PCB/PWB/CCA parts and layouts, and basic soldering skills
• Work within a small cross-functional team to ensure creative solutions to novel problems
• Identify components and work directly with specialty suppliers and sub-contractors
• Develop TDP (Tech Data) and performance data packages
• Military and/or Aircraft related to Mechanical or Electrical System Design, or Data Links

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited institution
• 0-3 years of experience in a related Engineering Environment
• S. Citizenship required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance required

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education

• Familiar with the engineering design process: conceptual design, CAD, mechanical analysis, drawings, schematics, layouts, BOM generation,
• Solidworks (or other CAD tool)
• Experience taking the product from design to production and assembly
• Strong analytical and excellent written, verbal, communication skills
• Familiar with aircraft and aircraft structures, and Military and Airborne systems.
• Design and test experience in comm systems / RF technology
• Airborne Wiring, Cabling, and routing with knowledge of EMI-EMC ramifications
• Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

Applications

At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $90,000-$115,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location.