Electrical Engineer

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks an Electrical Engineer focused on Power Systems to support sustainment and development of high‑power systems, including megawatt-scale inverters, transformers, and motor controllers for EMALS and AAG. The role involves solving complex engineering challenges, documentation, and acting as a key technical contact on small contracts.

The candidate should have a strong background in electric power, inverter design, and analog/digital controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/MS/PhD in engineering or related field and progressive engineering experience.
• Experience planning, designing, fabricating, and testing advanced electric power inverters, power systems, and control systems.
• Solid understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory; broad application.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and manage time in evolving environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; capable of independent work.
• EIT desirable and willingness to travel; DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve complex engineering problems to meet design requirements.
• Perform detailed design of energy storage, power conditioning, distribution, and control systems for large-scale machinery.
• Develop practical innovative solutions for EMALS and AAG systems during build and integration.
• Create, update drawings via engineering change processes and lead reviews.
• Prepare design inputs and assess obsolescence for continuous operation of systems.
• Present reports at engineering meetings and support customer proposals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Summary

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 are hiring an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems to join our team in Rancho Bernardo. This position is responsible for supporting the Electrical Engineering sustainment team in resolving a wide range of advanced technical issues as well as a development and design of advanced power systems, including transformer design, motor controllers, power supplies, megawatt-scale inverters, and other high-performance components for both Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS). The candidate will evaluate, interpret and resolve systems engineering problems to meet the design requirements.

Under general direction with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving complex engineering challenges related to power systems. Assignments are outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. The engineer will initiate project planning and develop innovative designs to meet goals, while independently performing challenging engineering work with clear expectations. Responsibilities include documenting findings, presenting technical results, and representing the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single-component projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, interpret and resolve systems engineering problems to meet the design requirements.
• Perform detailed design of electric energy storage, electric power conditioning, AC and DC distribution, and analog and digital control systems for operating electromechanical rotating machinery in the 10’s of MW range.
• Develops innovative but practical solutions to advance technical problems in engineering.
• Address complex and difficult technical and manufacturing issues during the build of EMALS and AAG systems and sub-systems.
• Create, re-draw and update drawings utilizing engineering change process and tools
• Participates in the internal and external technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
• Prepares and reviews documented design inputs for electrical design, as well as identify obsolescence required in support of the continuous operation of EMALS and AAG systems.
• Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Reviews requirement matrix and/or statement of work to generate basis of estimates in support of customer proposals
• Generates plan and procedures for systems qualification testing, as well as factory acceptance testing, utilizing engineering and scientific principles.
• Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participate in program reviews and consults on problems.

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.
• Experience in planning, designing, fabricating, and testing advanced electric power inverters, power systems, analog and digital and imbedded control systems.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required. An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 81,080 - 141,650