Electrical System Design Engineer

About the Role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We have an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical System Design Engineer working in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems group.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative but practical solutions for advanced technical systems, including electrical power systems, vehicle management/flight control systems, payload subsystems, etc.
• Architects electrical systems, evaluates electrical circuits and their operation at a system level, develops aircraft power budgets, evaluates equipment for compliance to GA-ASI requirements, etc.
• Provides technical direction to internal functional engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Develops and presents reports and technical briefs that clearly communicate complex technical concepts during engineering meetings and program reviews.
• May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program.
• Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
• Addresses technical issues requiring novel and creative approaches drawing on engineering concepts.
• Participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• 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. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a complete understanding of electrical engineering concepts, such as power, grounding, analog/digital circuitry, databus architectures, etc., experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts, and ability to expand knowledge of related concepts, theory, and practices.
3li> Must have a thorough understanding of electrical engineering test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, data acquisition tools, network analyzers, etc.).
• 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 be able to approach problems via core engineering principles and by examining, understanding, and thoroughly explaining complex technical concepts to engineers and other professional staff.
• Must be able to develop new analyses, processes, and documents that allow less experienced staff to approach similar problems more efficiently in the future.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Skills

• Experience with FAA Regulations, NATO Standards, Military Specifications, and other aerospace industry standards is desired.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems is desired.
• Familiarity with GA-ASI products is desired.
• Aircraft pilot experience is desired but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay

Salary range: $98,100 - $171,398