Senior Electrical Engineer, Circuit and Component Radiation Assurance

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics GA-EMS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Electrical Technologies team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role involves radiation assurance for space systems, mixed-signal PCBA design, and guiding EEE component testing and qualification.

You will analyze radiation environments to select components and perform trade studies across performance, cost, schedule, and risk. The successful candidate reports to an EE Design Team Manager and collaborates with engineers on laser and

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or PhD in engineering with progressive experience.
• DoD security clearance is required.
• Experience in radiation hardness assurance and space hardware design.
• Knowledge of semiconductor physics and radiation effects.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development, prototype design, integration and test of electrical systems for space products.
• Develop radiation assurance solutions and perform analyses for systems and circuits.
• Present findings to management and manage schedules.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff on space-power electronics.
• Coordinate engineering solutions and publish technical documentation.
• Develop new business opportunities and interact with customers and government reps.

Skills

EEE parts analysis

Radiation assurance

Circuit design

Space hardware

RF design

Digital/analog

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Masters in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

System Tool Kit (STK)

FastRad

SPENVIS

NOVICE

OMERE

Altium PCB Design

PADS PCB Design

Atlassian tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Electrical Circuit and Component Radiation Assurance and Mixed-Signal Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) design whose expertise in electronics circuit and component Radiation Effects, Analysis, and Testing will guide engineering teams in strategizing and developing approaches for EEE component testing, screening, and qualification. This role includes analyzing mission parameters and radiation environments to develop requirements and analyses to guide EEE component selection for space systems designs while enabling trade studies of technical performance, cost, schedule, and risks. The successful candidate will report to an EE Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of laser and electro-optical sensors and payloads for space vehicles, space-based optical communications, nuclear instrumentation and control for space systems, command and data handling electronics, cutting-edge technology ventures into Defense and “NewSpace,” and a variety of disruptive technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of electrical systems and electronics solutions with an emphasis on Circuit and Component Radiation Assurance for space systems products.


• With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problems.


• Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.


• Generate Circuit and Component Radiation Assurance solutions for new project needs, perform engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.


• Function in an advisory or leadership role as a senior subject matter expert for a project/program and provide planning, direction and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving space-based electrical power and command and data handling electronics.


• Plan and coordinate the support of engineering solutions including analysis, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.


• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.


• Participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.


• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.


• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects and interact with external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations.


• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

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


• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.


• Required Experience: Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical (EEE) parts selection, analysis, screening, qualification, and derating (NASA EEE-INST-002); specification, modeling, simulation, analysis, and engineering design for radiation hardness assurance; demonstrated technical expertise and application of semiconductor physics; analysis, design, and implementation of space hardware systems to include digital, analog, and RF is required; guiding a design through development and into production.


• Desired Skills (ranked high to low): EEE Parts Radiation analysis; experience with Systems Tool Kit (formerly Satellite Tool Kit), FastRad, SPENVIS, NOVICE, OMERE, Altium PCB Design Software, PADS PCB Design Software, Atlassian Project Management and Collaboration Tools, Microsoft Project.


• Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.


• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.


• Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.


• Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.


• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.


• Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews for all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives; experience with government/defense acquisition technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR is a plus.


• Some travel and extended work schedules may be required.


• The submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505