Electrical Integration and Test Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliates are leading providers of high‑technology systems, ranging from nuclear fuel cycle technologies to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless, and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA‑EMS) designs and manufactures first‑of‑a‑kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, supporting critical fleet, space, missile‑defense, power‑and‑energy, and process‑monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. The Electrical Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer will work in GA‑EMS’s Herndon, VA office, contributing to innovative security solutions for U.S. Government customers, including the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Participate in derived‑requirements definition, system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight‑payload/ground electronics, collaborating closely with mechanical I&T and spacecraft development teams throughout the full life‑cycle.
• Perform hands‑on integration and test activities and develop/implement electrical integration procedures for flight vehicle assembly and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Formulate test plans for component, subsystem, and system level testing based on engineering ICDs, system requirement documentation, and program requirements, ensuring compliance with reporting and safety standards.
• Evaluate integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment, ensuring appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.
• Communicate with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the development cycle; serve as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.
• Determine technical objectives for advanced engineering problems and represent the organization as the primary Electrical I&T technical contact for assigned projects/programs.
• Provide advisory or leadership guidance to less‑experienced staff or project teams as needed.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance of test equipment and technical process standards; support development of new test equipment and standards to meet unique or evolving technical requirements.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on emerging engineering and technology developments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and observe all applicable laws, regulations, and obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, working safely in accordance with established operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Six or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, four or more years with a master’s degree, or two or more years with a PhD; equivalent engineering experience may substitute for education.
• Extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines or milestones.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for interfacing with departments, customers, government representatives, and professionals.
• Ability to serve as a prime subject‑matter technical contact and provide leadership/guidance to less‑experienced professionals.
• Comfort with custom/standard serial protocols; ability to develop custom utilities is a plus.
• Experience with spacecraft integration & test; spacecraft operations experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in writing scripts and analyzing data using standard software packages (Excel, MATLAB, gnuplot, etc.).
• Experience testing hardware/software/communication protocols on deeply embedded systems using logic analyzers and related lab tools.
• Desirable: proficiency in C programming language.
• Desirable: experience working within a Linux environment (command line, GCC, Makefiles, shell scripting, etc.).
• Customer‑focused, able to work independently or in a team, willing to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Travel in support of spacecraft launch campaigns or supplier‑facility testing is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Pay

Salary range: $98,100 – $171,398 per year.