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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 week ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - AC/DC Motor Drive & Power Converters

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a recognized leader in the development of reliable, proven remotely piloted aircraft systems. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering Department to design and develop bi-directional AC/DC converters for motor drive and power generation applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced electrical components, equipment, and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles

Perform analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design, including testing, analysis, and modeling

Develop control schemes, firmware, software, and magnetic designs, as well as simulations and specifications

Design solutions addressing EMI/C, electrical isolation, lightning protection, thermal management, shock/vibration, and packaging challenges

Create and maintain documentation to support production, including test procedures, records, bills of materials, interface control documents (ICDs), specification control documents (SCDs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and production support materials

Provide field support as needed

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

AC/DC convertersPower electronics designHigh-voltage applicationsControl algorithmsThermal managementLithium-ion battery systemsSimulation toolsProject coordinationInnovative mindsetTechnical presentations

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with demonstrated experience applying them across a range of technical challenges

Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic environment, organize and coordinate work phases, and develop solutions for complex problems independently or with guidance

Skilled in documenting findings, communicating results to engineering teams, and delivering technical presentations

Experience coordinating segments of projects and interacting with customers or internal teams on technical issues

Innovative mindset with the ability to develop designs or modifications under general supervision

Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Preferred

Experience with high-voltage power semiconductors in high-voltage (>400V) and high-power (>50kW) applications

Familiarity with control algorithms for bi-directional power conversion systems, including techniques such as field-oriented control (FOC) and actual implementations

Proficiency in hybrid electric powertrain engineering

Experience with thermal management of high-power electronic systems

Knowledge of high-voltage, high-capacity lithium-ion battery systems

Working experience in aerospace environments with standards such as DO-160, DO-311, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-704F

Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar software for modeling power electronics systems