Engineer VII

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

General Atomics (GA-EMS) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Optical Sensor System team in Acton, MA. The role focuses on leadership in space electronics design, advising on complex engineering challenges, and developing advanced imaging payload concepts.

Responsibilities include leading system design, coordinating with teams, and mentoring staff while maintaining safety and program objectives. Onsite work in Acton with DoD-related security considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering; 10+ years with Bachelors, 8+ with Masters, or 6+ with PhD.
• Demonstrated leadership in solving highly technical problems and attracting engineering work.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead trades analyses in performance, size, weight, power, and cost for satellite payloads.
• Lead electronics system design to meet requirements and electrical flowdowns.
• Familiarize with modeling tools for co-design of optical technologies in a single payload.
• Generate detailed electrical specifications for subcontractors and vendors.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering for debug and testing.
• Represent GA-EMS in national technical presentations and external outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics design

Space electronics

Co-design / modeling

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Modeling tools

EM simulation tools

Job description

52623BR

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 are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Optical Sensor System team in Acton, MA.

With limited management consultation, this position, serving as a recognized authority in one or more engineering fields, conceptualizes and articulates innovative resolutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems. Functioning in an advisory or leadership role, directs the planning and oversight of the successful implementation of those resolution. Represents the company nationally through technical presentations and papers as an expert, consultant, and champion of specialized engineering knowledge and is a presence in attracting and retaining engineering business and professional staff. Anticipates and reports on future engineering challenges that will directly impact the present and future engineering objectives of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage expertise in space electronics design and new electrical technologies to lead trades analyses in performance and size, weight, power, and cost for satellite payloads.

• Lead electronics system design in coordination with functional teammates to ensure and system level requirements and electrical flowdowns are met

• Familiarization with modeling tools to develop insights in co-design of different optical technologies in a single optical payload.

• Assist in roadmap development of novel imaging technologies for future space systems and explore nascent concepts.

• Generation of detailed electrical specifications for subcontractors as well as cable manufactures

• Experience in integration of electrical assemblies including managing electrical subcontractors, design for manufacture and test, and hands‑on assistance to Manufacturing Engineering in debug and performance characterization

• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.

• Provides leadership, direction and guidance for research into the solution of engineering problems.

• Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions, including strategic objectives and timetables.

• Participates or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.

• Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.

• Acts as spokesperson and represents the technical capabilities of the organization to national audiences.

• Functions as a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.

• Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers highly specialized technical engineering knowledge to management, professional and support staff.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

• Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.

• Must possess the ability to guide the resolution of unusually complex technical problems;

• Champion the development of new concepts and principles

• Serve as an expert spokesperson on those concepts and principles.

• Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.

• Able to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

128,130

Pay Range High:

229,358

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.