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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team Lead

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems. The Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the design and production of electrical subsystems for unmanned air vehicles, ensuring technical requirements are met and managing project schedules.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership and ownership of one or more electrical sub-system

Ensures the technical design meets customer requirements and project objectives

Develops innovative but practical solutions for advanced technical systems, including electrical power systems, vehicle management/flight control systems, mission subsystems, weapons subsystems, etc

Architects electrical systems, evaluates electrical circuits and their operation at a system level, develops aircraft power budgets, evaluates equipment for compliance to GA-ASI and industry requirements, etc

Provides technical direction to internal functional engineering disciplines and vendors

Routinely functions in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program

Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)

Addresses technical issues requiring novel and creative approaches drawing on fundamental engineering concepts

Coordinates with cross-functional design engineers from various technical disciplines (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Flight Tech, etc.…) to solve relevant design issues

Acts as technical representative for customer and management meetings by presenting technical content at design reviews (e.g. SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, etc.)

Works with program managers to provide technical coordination of vendors and suppliers by ensuring SOWs and technical specifications are written and correct

Coordinates meetings and technical reviews with responsible design engineers and subcontractors

Creates and presents reports and technical briefs that clearly communicate complex technical concepts during engineering meetings and program reviews with other GA-ASI personnel and/or customers

Responsible for management of electrical system LRU/subsystem development and testing activities of both in-house and subcontractor designed avionics equipment

Ensures the electrical subsystems, including their components, are designed, analyzed, tested and built to meet the program schedule

Defines status milestones and due dates to keep development on track and ensure management awareness of task summaries, schedule status, budget status, and technical issues as needed

Ensures the necessary design review processes are followed and the proper design control documentation is developed and maintained

Participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical engineering conceptsAircraft electrical systemsProject managementSchematic captureThermal analysisCable harness designFAA RegulationsMilitary specificationsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeamwork

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

Must have a complete understanding of electrical engineering concepts, such as power, grounding, analog/digital circuitry, databus architectures, etc., experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts and the ability to expand knowledge of related concepts, theory and practices

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment, organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases, and, determine the appropriate approach at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must be able to approach problems via core engineering principles and by examining, understanding, and thoroughly explaining complex technical concepts to engineers and other professional staff

Must be able to develop new analyses, processes, and documents that allow other engineers to approach similar problems more efficiently in the future

Must possess the ability to quickly build rapport and collaborate with many different disciplines and different types of people and teams, both internal and external to the organization

Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Must be able to develop clear, concise and technically accurate presentations

Must possess the ability to plan a technical effort including defining cost, schedule, risks and opportunities

Must possess the ability to manage active projects, including communicating project status, risks, help needed, etc. to the Engineering and Project leadership teams

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

Able to work extended hours as required

Able to work both independently and in a team environment