Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Power & Space Tech

General Atomics

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 228,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

General Atomics (GA) Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE) to join the Electrical Technologies directorate in Rancho Bernardo. The role focuses on embedded systems, software, and high‑energy laser systems for defense, space, and industrial applications.

You will engage in development, testing, and integration across advanced sensors and laser communications for space and airborne platforms.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s/master’s/PhD in engineering with progressive experience; fifteen plus years with a bachelor’s, thirteen with a master’s, or ten with a PhD.
Active DoD Security Clearance required.
Experience in embedded systems, software, and controls; design and implementation of software for hardware systems including digital, analog, RF, and optical.
Desirable: embedded systems for photonics/aerospace, power electronics, high‑power computing, or digital control of power supplies.
Skills: C/C++, Xilinx Vivado, VHDL, MATLAB, LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

Lead concept development, prototype design, integration, and test of high‑power processing solutions across product lines.
Define technical objectives for engineering systems and programs; coordinate reviews and schedules.
Improve legacy systems and develop new systems.
Create electrical architecture solutions and perform analyses for systems and circuits; communicate results to management and staff.
Provide leadership on projects involving adaptive electro‑ optics, laser control, or space electronics.