General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Engineer VI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $150K *
Acton, MA 01720In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; advanced degrees preferred
  • 12+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's, 10+ with Master's, or 7+ with PhD
  • Proven experience in space-qualified design and integration of electrical components
  • Strong familiarity with imaging sensors for electro-optical payloads
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC/ESD requirements for aerospace hardware
  • Experience managing subcontractor relationships and technical specifications
  • Proficiency in electrical engineering tools including FPGA design and CAD software
  • Coding skills in Matlab/Python or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist lead engineer in conceptualizing electrical architectures and defining operational concepts
  • Create and maintain documentation for electrical subsystem interfaces and interconnections
  • Collaborate with various engineering and test groups to validate electrical designs
  • Manage relationships with subcontractors for the design and testing of electrical components
  • Support testing and analysis of electrical anomalies during integration
  • Contribute to design of test equipment for payload integration and validation
  • Report on the technical and schedule performance of electrical systems tasks
  • Support proposal efforts by estimating resources and generating electrical architectures

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to work on advanced technology systems
  • Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Potential for professional development and advancement
  • Support for obtaining and maintaining security clearance
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity supporting the development of EO/IR space-based Payloads launched into various earth orbits.

This engineer will be responsible for supporting the technical and performance execution of both conceptual and hardware designs of Payload electrical subsystems. The engineer will work closely together with a lead EE and project team of engineers and business professionals of varying experience levels and disciplines to ensure that electrical subsystems meet overall mission and contractual requirements.

DUTIES AND 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

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; 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

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
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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