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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to be responsible for the electrical integration of avionics modules into unmanned air vehicle systems, as well as designing cables and wire harnesses and conducting integration tests.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the electrical Integration of avionics modules and payloads into unmanned air vehicle systems

Designing of cables and wire harnesses that interconnect electronic equipment within the vehicle

Responsible for generating system cable interconnect diagrams, point-to-point cable wiring schematics, cable lengths, routing details, and cable BOM

Responsible for integration tests to verify functional operation. Responsible for generating test fixtures and test procedures for system level test

Supports operation of engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues

Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles

Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required

Directs the activities of designers, technicians and may direct the activities of less experienced professional staff

Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Must have an understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory and experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables

Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Qualification

Electrical Wiring StandardsElectrical BondingEMI/EMC TechniquesEngineering ConceptsTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelors or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor's degree

May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Working knowledge of Electrical Wiring Interconnection System standards, SAE-AS39029 (MIL-C-39029) – Electrical Connector Contacts, MIL-DTL-38999 – Circular Electrical Connectors, SAE-AS50881 – Wiring Aerospace Vehicle, NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 – Aircraft Electric and Electronic Wiring Manual

Working knowledge of electrical bonding; EMI/EMC shielding and filtering techniques

Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

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 task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems

Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required