Engineer Instrumentation & Control MFE

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Engineer in San Diego to oversee the design, installation, operation, and optimization of plant instrumentation and control systems. You will ensure reliable automation, safety compliance, and data-driven process improvements across operations.

The role involves managing PLC/SCADA, sensors, and DAQ systems, reading schematics, and coordinating PCB fabrication with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Oversee instrumentation and control systems design, installation, maintenance and optimization.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems across plant operations.
• Ability to read electrical/schematic diagrams and translate into functional controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and control systems.
• Work with sensors, data acquisition (DAQ) and signal conditioning systems.
• Support scientists in collecting and interpreting experimental data.
• Design analog and digital control circuits and modify existing ones.
• Update control circuits with replacement components as needed.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical/electronic control circuits and systems.
• Prepare presentations for formal design reviews.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and determine circuit functions.
• Maintain documentation for instrumentation and control systems.
• Improve system reliability, process efficiency, and automation performance.
• Coordinate PCB fabrication and assembly with in-house resources and vendors.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

PLC

SCADA

Data acquisition

Sensors

Job description

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.

The Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of instrumentation and control systems across plant operations. This role ensures reliable automation, process control, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

No Visa sponsorships available

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage plant instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and control systems.
• Work with sensors, data acquisition (DAQ) and signal conditioning systems
• Support scientists in collecting and interpreting experimental data
• Design new analog, and digital control circuits and modify existing ones to meet specific requirements
• Update control circuits containing obsolete components by selecting and substituting suitable replacement components
• Test and troubleshoot electrical/electronic control circuits and systems
• Put together and give presentations at formal design reviews
• Read and understand electrical and electronic schematic diagrams and determine the functions of the circuits depicted.
• Maintain documentation for instrumentation and control systems.
• Improve system reliability, process efficiency, and automation performance.
• Coordinate the fabrication and assembly of PCBs using in-house resources and outside vendors

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.