Senior Electrical Engineer - Digital Design

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking an engineer to support the design and development of advanced electronic components for unmanned air vehicles. The role focuses on digital designs for AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, with some analog interfaces and power conversion considerations.

The position involves high-level design tools, potential field support, and collaboration across engineering teams. A relevant advanced degree and security clearance are typically required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in engineering or related discipline and 4+ years for PhD, 7+ for MS, 9+ for BS.
• Must understand engineering concepts and apply them across evolving environments.
• Ability to learn quickly, organize work, and collaborate to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital FPGA designs targeting AMD/Xilinx FPGAs with some analog/interface and power conversion.
• Develop designs incorporating microprocessors and vector processors using high-level design tools.
• Explore System on Chip (SoC) and embedded firmware development.
• Utilize Xilinx/AMD ISE, Vivado, Matlab, Simulink, and System Generator for design and verification.
• Perform JTAG boundary scan test and debugging as needed.
• Maintain documentation and records to support version control, production release and training.
• Provide field support as required.

Skills

SoC expertise

Embedded firmware

FPGA design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Xilinx ISE/AMD ISE

Vivado

Matlab/Simulink

System Generator

JTAG boundary scan

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision with limited review, this position supports the design and development of advanced electronic components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible primarily for digital designs targeting AMD/Xilinx FPGAs but with some elements of analog interface and power conversion circuit design with appropriate analysis and/or CAD modeling.
• Responsible for designs that may include microprocessors and vector processors generated using high level design tools.
• Desirable areas of experience: System on Chip, embedded firmware development
• Desirable tool experience: Xilinx/AMD ISE, Vivado, Matlab, Simulink. System Generator.
• Desirable tool experience: JTAG boundary scan test and debugging
• Documentation and record keeping necessary to support version control, production release and training.
• Required to provide field support as needed.

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; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 109,500 - 187,875