General Atomics · 2 days ago
Staff Electrical Design Engineer
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $171K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Staff Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced electrical components for unmanned air vehicles.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Under general supervision with limited review, this position supports the design and development of advanced electrical components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles
Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information
Responsible for analog, digital and power conversion circuit design for military applications with appropriate analysis and/or CAD modeling
Responsible for control schemes, analog, digital, magnetic and electric machine design and/or specification, EMI design, thermal analysis and packaging
Documentation necessary to support production (i.e. test procedures, records, bill of materials, Interface Control Document, Source Control Documents, detailed design specifications and production support) and training
Required to provide field support as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
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 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
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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