Electrical Design Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in San Diego, CA, seeks a Staff Electrical Design Engineer to develop analog, digital and power conversion circuits for flight LRUs in next‑gen UAVs.

You will perform circuit design, analysis, verification testing and documentation, with potential field support and collaboration with the Electrical Engineering team. A DoD security clearance is required or pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor, master or PhD in engineering from an accredited institution with progressive experience.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in evolving environments.
• Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills; able to lead a team on semi-routine tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital and power conversion circuits for UAV electrical systems.
• Perform EMI analysis, control schemes and packaging considerations for flight LRUs.
• Create documentation such as test procedures, BOMs, and interface control documents.
• Provide field support as needed and coordinate with the engineering team.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit design

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

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 career opportunity for a Staff Electrical Design Engineer with our Electrical Engineering team located in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA). Developing LRUs for the next generation of UAVs, responsible for analog, developing PWA (circuit design) for flight LRUs for the next generation of UAVs. Developing PWA (circuit design) for flight LRUs for the next generation of UAVs, to include analysis, verification testing, and documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position supports the design and development of advanced electrical components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles.
• Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information.
• Responsible for analog, digital and power conversion circuit design for military applications with appropriate analysis and/or CAD modeling.
• Responsible for control schemes, analog, digital, magnetic and electric machine design and/or specification, EMI design, thermal analysis and packaging.
• Documentation necessary to support production (i.e. test procedures, records, bill of materials, Interface Control Document, Source Control Documents, detailed design specifications and production support) and training.
• Required to provide field support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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

Job Qualifications

• Typically 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; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; 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.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; 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.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650