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General Atomics · 10 hours ago

Embedded Optical Controls Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development. They are seeking an Embedded Optical Controls Engineer to support the engineering and development of High Energy Laser Systems and advanced airborne sensors, focusing on embedded firmware design and hardware solutions.

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 limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, techniques, and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems

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

Lead firmware development projects, guiding less experienced staff and ensuring technical milestones are met, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules

May function in a leadership role for a project and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving development projects in any product area

Formulate plans 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

Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles

Act as the primary technical contact for firmware-related aspects of optical stabilization projects

May represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Embedded Firmware DesignHardware Description LanguageXilinx Vivado/Vitis Design SuiteC/C++VHDLTechnical Presentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject LeadershipCustomer-focused

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Required Experience: Implementation of hardware processing and control solutions using high-performance devices such as the Zynq Ultrascale+ Multi-Processor System-on-Chip (MPSoC) using Xilinx Vivado/Vitis Design Suite

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 complex 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

Some travel and extended work schedules may be required