General Atomics (GA) is looking to solve technical problems in the development of high-technology systems, including electromagnetic and electric power generation systems, for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.
Requirements
- Mixed-signal (analog/digital) circuit design
- Power systems
- Analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, RF, laser, and optical
- Electronics design for photonics and space applications
- Embedded controls in power electronics or high-power computing
- Digital or microprocessor control of power supplies and control systems
- PCB Design Software (e.g. Altium Designer)
- SPICE circuit design, modeling, and simulation tools
- HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools
- MATLAB
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of an engineering unit through all phases of assigned project(s) from inception through completion.
- Participate with technical staff, program managers and executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for the unit.
- Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of power systems, controls, and electronics for all product lines and technology areas.
- Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.
- Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.
- Formulate plans, typically long-term, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment.
- Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
Other
- Typically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as eleven or more years of progressively complex engineering experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
- Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
- Some travel and extended work schedules may be required.
