Electrical Test Engineer

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Electrical Engineer for the Electrical Test Engineering team.

The role focuses on designing and supporting automated test platforms for remotely piloted aircraft, power systems, and data acquisition during flight and ground testing. Responsibilities include developing schematics, performing hardware bring-up and verification, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in engineering with progressive experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics and power electronics.
• Familiarity with automated test platforms and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and resolve engineering problems.
• Plan and implement automated or semi-automated test systems with teams.
• Develop and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Create hardware interface documentation and test reports.
• Support LabVIEW-based instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Prepare detailed summaries and maintain design documentation.
• Present technical concepts to peers when needed.

Skills

Open vs closed loop controls

Lab equipment use

Circuit interpretation

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

PhD in engineering (optional)

Tools

cRIO

cDAQ

Oscilloscopes

DMM

Power supplies

LabVIEW

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.

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. The Electrical Test Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer in Poway, CA. The department designs automated test platforms for remotely piloted air vehicles, ground support equipment, and engines as well as real time data acquisition platforms for flight and ground testing. GA-ASI’s product line offers a wide variety of platforms for automated designers to work on from power systems to video and datalink applications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and implement automated or semi-automated test systems.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, cable assemblies, and hardware interface documentation for automated test platforms.
• Use electrical computer-aided design (CAD) tools and schematic-capture tools to support hardware design and documentation.
• Communicate hardware and software design concepts.
• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems. Perform instrumentation hardware bring-up, functional testing, verification, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on circuit assemblies, instrumentation, power systems, and test equipment.
• Provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW environment.
• Capable of writing detailed summary reports by collating data from various sources.
• Follow department standards for hardware and software development, including peer reviews and proper source control etiquette.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Generate and maintain hardware documentation, including design descriptions, schematics, interface documents, test procedures, test reports, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action documentation.
• May be required to make brief technical presentations.

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.
• Working knowledge of open vs closed loop system controls
• Experience with utilizing typical lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, etc.
• Must have Experience with interpreting schematics and a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize Microprocessors in power electronics. Including power generation, distribution and conversion.
• Experience developing test systems with cRIO or cDAQ devices.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuit design, printed wiring assembly (PWA) design, hardware assembly, and hardware integration.
• Good 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary
Salary range: 84,000 - 140,625