Senior Electrical Engineer Digital Design

Job Summary

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 Engineer to join our team at GA-ASI in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute technical concepts, strategies, and plans quickly and work with general supervision.
• Collaborate with Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD) group, software engineering, mechanical engineering and manufacturing groups.
• A broad knowledge base is desired as circuit board designs encompass high-speed digital, analog, and high power designs. Knowledge of RF design is a plus.
• Perform design reviews (requirements, preliminary design, schematic, layout, test plan) throughout the design cycle with the program stakeholders and independent reviewers.
• Understand test methods and techniques to ensure quality builds.
• Validate conformity to design standards and specifications with the use of test equipment or analysis.
• Grasp, understand, and correlate many pieces of a complex system concurrently and be able to identify, construct, document, and troubleshoot dependencies, relationships, and logical processes in a clear, organized, methodical manner.
• Experience with developing thorough design requirements and verification methodologies is required.
• Electrical CAD experience for schematic capture is required. Experience with PADS and/or Altium is considered a plus.
• Familiarity with IPC Library standards is desired.
• Understanding of high-speed routing techniques to preserve signal integrity is desired.
• The use of simulation tools such as Siemens HyperLynx or Ansys HFSS is a plus.
• Proficiency with Gerber viewers is a plus.
• Capable of being a team player and contributing to the success of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling efficient communication with other engineers, program stakeholders, fabricators, contract manufacturers, and customers.
• Skilled in via structures, PCB laminates, and PCB construction is a plus.

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 have a complete 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 understand concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving design process.
• Must be able to organize, schedule, and complete projects efficiently and on time.
• Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills while being able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to troubleshoot and test electronic assemblies is a must.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance is required.