Electrical Test Engineer for Automated Flight Test Platforms

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

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.