General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer III

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering or related discipline
  • 4+ years of engineering experience (or 2+ years with a Master's)
  • Strong understanding of analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design
  • Capable of conducting EMI design, thermal analysis, and packaging
  • Proficiency in documentation and production support processes
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced electrical components for UAVs
  • Follow general instructions to explore design approaches
  • Create analog, digital, and power conversion designs for military applications
  • Develop control schemes and specifications for electrical and magnetic machines
  • Document all aspects of production support, including test procedures and detailed design specifications
  • Provide field support when necessary
  • Complete additional assigned tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Work on innovative and impactful projects
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Access to the latest technology and engineering tools
  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work options
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Staff 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 degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters 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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