Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio supports critical fleet, space systems, satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of electric energy storage, electric power conditioning, AC and DC distribution, and analog and digital control systems for operating electromechanical rotating machinery in the 10’s of MW range.
• Size, select and design capacitor banks, solid state variable frequency power inverters for induction motors, resistive energy rejection systems, protection systems and analog, digital and imbedded control systems.
• Document design in specifications covering functions, requirements and design selections.
• Prepare procurement and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare and help execute test plans to verify compliance with requirements.
• Present design and analysis with clarity for reviews and produce all documents to meet strict configuration management procedures.
• Interface with systems engineers, sub-contractors, customers and other specialists.
• Direct junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, designing, fabricating, and testing advanced electric power inverters, power systems, analog and digital and imbedded control systems.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s 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 bachelor’s degree, four or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or two or more years with a PhD.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; 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.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• A Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.