Senior Electrical & Mechanical Systems Project Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing systems for complex aerospace equipment.

Under general supervision, you will study production processes, design electrical infrastructure, and lead improvements across PLCs, HMIs, and power distribution. A DoD clearance is required; a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to plan and schedule.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Study existing production processes to fix bottlenecks and reduce costs.
• Plan factory layouts and select equipment for new product lines.
• Create SOPs, maintenance and work instructions.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support for installation and integration of equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Technical communication

Reading drawings

DoD clearance

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor or higher)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI controls

Electrical schematics tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing systems for complex aerospace equipment.

Under general supervision, you will study production processes, design electrical infrastructure, and lead improvements across PLCs, HMIs, and power distribution. A DoD clearance is required; a Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering is expected.