General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer II

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts in a dynamic environment.
  • Skilled in organizing, scheduling, and coordinating engineering tasks and projects.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficient with computer tools for design and analysis; team-oriented with leadership capabilities.
  • Eligible for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and development of electrical components for unmanned air vehicles.
  • Follow general instructions to approach assignments effectively.
  • Design analog, digital, and power conversion circuits for military applications, utilizing CAD modeling.
  • Develop control schemes and designs for various electrical and magnetic machines.
  • Create production documentation, including test procedures and specifications.
  • Provide necessary field support when required.
  • Perform additional assigned duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a dynamic team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge UAV technology projects.
  • Potential for career advancement in specialized engineering roles.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer with our Electrical Engineering team located in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA). Developing LRUs for the next generation of UAVs, responsible for analog, developing PWA (circuit design) for flight LRUs for the next generation of UAVs. Developing PWA (circuit design) for flight LRUs for the next generation of UAVs, to include analysis, verification testing, and documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. 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.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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