Electrical Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems and Controls Design

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead an Embedded Systems and Controls team in Rancho Bernardo. The role centers on high-power motor drives, laser systems, space systems and related technologies, with emphasis on ARM processors, FPGAs, and MPSoCs.

The position requires extensive engineering leadership, planning, design, and collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver advanced defense and commercial systems.

Qualifications

• Requirements: degree in engineering or related field with extensive engineering experience.
• Active DoD clearance is highly preferred and can be required depending on program.
• Experience in mixed-signal hardware design and embedded systems development is essential.
• Exposure to Xilinx/FPGA platforms and hardware-software integration is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and technically lead engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with program managers to set technical, schedule and budget objectives.
• Develop and test embedded systems and controls across product lines.
• Provide design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for R&D and production.
• Represent GA-EMS as a primary technical contact on contracts and projects.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Embedded systems

C/C++

FPGA design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. 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 have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering (EE) Manager to join our Electrical Technologies Embedded Systems and Controls Design Team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in the industry’s latest Embedded Systems offerings (ARM processors/microcontrollers, Xilinx and Microchip FPGAs/MPSoCs) who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Electrical Technologies and, alongside high-caliber engineering and management staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of Embedded Systems and Controls for high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, nuclear thermal propulsion, cutting-edge technology ventures into Defense and “NewSpace,” and a variety of disruptive technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of an engineering unit through all phases of assigned project(s) from inception through completion.
• Participate with technical staff, program managers and executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for the unit.
• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of Embedded Systems and Controls (processor, microcontroller, FPGA, and MPSoC development) for all product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites and space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing.
• Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
• Interact internally with engineering team and/or with suppliers, vendors or customers to share information for problem resolution.
• May act as primary contact for engineering activities.
• May participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying specifications.
• May participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.
• Formulate plans, typically long-term, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects and interact with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations.
• Perform 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, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Required Experience: Mixed-signal circuit design (analog/digital); embedded systems development (processor, microcontroller, FPGA, and MPSoC); analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, and RF is required.
• Desirable Experience: Embedded Systems development for complex, high-performance system-of-systems; embedded systems architecture and project development for Xilinx and/or Microsemi devices including Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoCs and/or SmartFusion2 SoCs; including FPGA-level, CPU/RTOS-level, and client-side GUI; familiarity with DoD technical review process (at a minimum: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Desired Skills: Experience with any of the following platforms Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, Xilinx Vitis Unified Software Platform, Linux Based RTOS, National Instruments LabVIEW, VHDL, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, PADS or Altium PCB Design Software.
• Demonstrate an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads of an engineering unit to meet established deadlines or milestones with experience in project leadership.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.
• Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Some travel and extended work schedules may be required.
• The submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 125,810 - 229,670