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General Atomics · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer Space Payload Development

Acton Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

8+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer for Space Payload Development. The engineer will be responsible for the technical execution of electrical subsystems for EO/IR space-based Payloads, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with mission requirements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will assist the lead EO/IR Payload electrical engineer responsible for conceptualizing electrical architectures, defining operational concepts, performing trade studies, and generating electrical subsystem level requirements flow-downs (analysis and allocation) inclusive of verification/validation plans

You will be support creating and maintaining component and payload interface documentation of the electrical systems inclusive of interconnections within the payload and external interfaces between the payload and spacecraft

You will closely interact with Systems, Optical, Mechanical, and the Integration and Test groups in refining and validating the electrical design and test of the Payload

You will directly interface with key subcontractors and vendors in managing their design, development, testing, and acceptance of electrical components which are then integrated into the GA Payload

You will assist in the testing and debug resolution of electrical anomalies at the component and system level and in the determination of root cause and the subsequent corrective action implementation

You will be a key design contributor of various test equipment used during the payload integration and test. This includes test rack architecture using COTS test equipment and custom test hardware, and the assembly and validation of the test equipment with subsystems and the integrated Payload prior to delivery

You will support the lead EE in managing the electrical payload tasks and providing the GA Program team with reports related to technical, cost, and schedule performance of the electrical systems tasks

You will support the business area during proposals by generating electrical architectures and estimating hours and effort required for to perform the proposed effort

Qualification

Space qualified designElectro-optical payloadsEMI/EMC/ESD designFPGA designMatlab/Python codingElectrical engineering toolsetsTest equipment experienceDesign trade studiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsDocumentation skills

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; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Experience with space qualified design, development, integration and test of electronics and electrical components used in space environments requiring radiation hardening, thermal and power constraints, etc

Experience incorporating and interfacing with various imaging sensors including CCDs, CMOS, and other detectors used in electro-optical payloads from visible through long wave infrared wavelengths

Knowledge of EMI/EMC/ESD design and test requirements for aerospace hardware including spacecraft level grounding and electrical interface control definitions

Experience interfacing with subcontractors and vendors including generating detailed specifications and test requirements, providing technical guidance, and issue resolution

Experience using multiple electrical engineering toolsets including FPGA design, schematic capture, computer aided design software

Knowledge and experience in software coding and analysis using various tools such as Matlab/Python or other similar tools

Familiarity with performing design trade studies and analyses to optimize electrical designs relative to performance, cost, size and weight

Laboratory and cleanroom experience using test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other electronic test hardware in the validation and debug of space grade electronics and components

Familiarity with the space payload engineering lifecycle process from conceptual design through post launch support

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

Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience preparing for and presenting at customer reviews

Must be able to work extended hours as required and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required