Senior Electrical Engineer, Optical Sensors – Space/Defense

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Optical Sensor System team in Acton, MA. The role requires leading electronics system design, coordinating with teams, and guiding the development of advanced imaging technologies for space systems.

The candidate should have a high level of engineering expertise, the ability to work with subcontractors, and readiness to travel. This position emphasizes technical leadership, program execution, and safety compliance within a

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in solving highly technical engineering problems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics system design and ensure system-level requirements are met.
• Oversee trades analyses for satellite payloads regarding performance, size, weight, power and cost.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacture and test.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in engineering

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Optical Sensor System team in Acton, MA. The role requires leading electronics system design, coordinating with teams, and guiding the development of advanced imaging technologies for space systems.

The candidate should have a high level of engineering expertise, the ability to work with subcontractors, and readiness to travel. This position emphasizes technical leadership, program execution, and safety compliance within a