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General Atomics · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems and Software

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, specializing in various advanced technologies. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Embedded Systems team, focusing on hardware description language implementation and embedded software for high energy laser systems and other advanced technologies.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions for all product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation

With consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs

Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems

Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules

Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide planning, direction and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving adaptive electro-optics, laser control systems, or space-based electronics

Formulate plans, typically multi-year, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment

Evaluate the integration of the engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed

Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology

Develops new and expands existing business opportunities

Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles

Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects and interact with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Embedded systemsSoftware designImplementationC/C++VHDLXilinx Vivado Design SuitePower electronicsCommunication skillsProject leadershipInterpersonal skillsTechnical presentations

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution

Twelve (12) or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree

Ten (10) or more years of experience with a master's degree

Seven (7) or more years with a PhD

Active DoD Security Clearance is required

Embedded systems, software, and controls; analysis, design, and implementation of software for hardware systems including digital, analog, and RF is required

Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice

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

Some travel and extended work schedules may be required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required