Senior Electrical Architect, High-Speed Digital & Embedded

General Atomics

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 209,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

General Atomics and its GA-EMS arm seek a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead development of electrical system command and data handling architectures, and high-speed digital circuit designs. You will report to the Sr.

Manager of High-Speed Digital and collaborate with elite staff on satellites, space systems, and advanced defense technologies. You will drive architecture solutions, perform analyses, document outcomes, and present findings to engineering and program management teams.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in engineering with progressive experience.
Active DoD security clearance is required.
Experience in electrical system command and data-handling architectures and hardware design.
Ability to guide a design from development through production and interface with DoD reviews.
Knowledge of high-reliability aerospace electronics and space-systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and prototype high-power processing and control solutions across product lines.
Define technical objectives for design reviews and management of schedules.
Improve legacy systems and develop new integrated architectures.
Document findings, present results, and communicate with management and stakeholders.
Lead projects and oversee less-experienced staff in technical efforts.
Plan long-term solutions and coordinate deployment with proper documentation.
Represent GA-EMS as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
Travel and extended hours may be required.