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General Atomics · 4 hours ago

Satellite Electrical Test Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Test Engineer to work on requirements development, documentation, integration, and test documentation and execution for advanced electrical systems supporting satellite missions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and manage electrical system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and integration procedures

Design and execute electrical integration and testing procedures for complex systems, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and cost constraints

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems engineering, to ensure seamless system integration and compatibility

Perform troubleshooting and debugging of electrical systems during integration and testing phases

Support environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) of electrical systems, including test planning, execution, and data analysis

Stay updated on advancements in electrical integration techniques and technologies, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement

Participate in technical reviews, including requirements, design, and test procedure reviews, to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical expertise and updates on project progress

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Electrical systems integrationEnvironmental testing proceduresSystem-level troubleshootingAltium PCB Design SoftwareTS/SCI clearanceTechnical documentationCommunication skillsProject leadership

Required

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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Hands-on experience with electrical systems integration, including design, documentation, and testing

Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers

Knowledge of environmental testing procedures (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC)

Experience with system-level troubleshooting and debugging of electrical systems

Active and current TS/SCI clearance required

Preferred

Experience with Altium PCB Design Software, PADS PCB Design Software, SPICE circuit simulation tools, HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools, ANSYS Signal Integrity tools, Atlassian 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