
Staff Electrical Design Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Electrical Design Engineer with our Electrical Engineering team located in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA).
DUTIES AND 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.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Category
Engineering
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
State
California
Clearance Level
Secret
Pay Range Low
98,100
City
Poway
Clearance Required?
Desired
Pay Range High
171,398
Recruitment Posting Title
Staff Electrical Design Engineer
Job Qualifications
- 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 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.
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Yes
Workstyle
Hybrid
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