Electrical Test Automation Engineer - Systems Testing & Data

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to analyze and resolve engineering problems, perform testing, and develop documentation.

The role emphasizes LabVIEW and electrical CAD tools, with a path toward DoD security clearance and extended hours as needed. The candidate should have a degree in engineering with 4+ years (bachelor) or 2+ years (master) and a strong grasp of electronics, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience (4+ years with a bachelor's, 2+ with a master's).
• Understanding of software programming principles; LabVIEW experience is a plus.
• General understanding of electrical engineering concepts with application experience ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment; ability to meet timetables.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required; ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems using standard engineering principles.
• Obtains and analyzes test data to support decisions and improvements.
• Develops documentation of findings and implemented solutions.
• May provide direction to design or technical staff; maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Complies with all laws, regulations and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test & debugging

LabVIEW

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

CAD software

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to analyze and resolve engineering problems, perform testing, and develop documentation.

The role emphasizes LabVIEW and electrical CAD tools, with a path toward DoD security clearance and extended hours as needed. The candidate should have a degree in engineering with 4+ years (bachelor) or 2+ years (master) and a strong grasp of electronics, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.