Electrical Engineer - UAV Systems & Product Design

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Product Design in the Electrical Engineering Department to support the design and development of advanced electrical components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles.

Assignments are guided by general instructions, with expectations to analyze problems, perform functional testing, evaluate data, document findings, and present results as needed. DoD security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Must have an understanding of software programming principles; LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area.
• Supports operation of production test by evaluating needs and developing approaches.
• Familiar with electronic schematics and CAD tools.
• Obtains and analyzes test data; documents findings and solutions.
• May provide direction to design/technical staff and present brief technical findings.

Skills

Software programming principles

LabVIEW

Electrical engineering concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Product Design in the Electrical Engineering Department to support the design and development of advanced electrical components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles.

Assignments are guided by general instructions, with expectations to analyze problems, perform functional testing, evaluate data, document findings, and present results as needed. DoD security clearance is required.