Electrical Engineer, Circuit Board and Cable Design

General Atomics - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at General Atomics focuses on the design and development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), electrical cables, and wire harnesses within a fast-paced Research and Development environment. The role involves collaboration with the Electrical Engineering team to support the engineering of advanced technologies, including High Energy Laser Systems and space-based optical communication systems. The successful candidate will engage in concept development, prototype design, and integration, contributing to both new and legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with GA-EMS Electrical Engineering staff in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of printed circuit boards, electrical cables, and wire harnesses.
• Demonstrate interest and capability in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
• Support electrical engineering solutions for project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results, and make technical presentations to project staff.
• Contribute to electrical engineering efforts as directed by project leaders.
• Apply basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems under general supervision and with on-going review.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required.
• Desirable Experience: Electrical cable design; basic systems-level diagramming; circuit board design; packaging and integration of electrical systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cable and harness design software, PCB design software, Solidworks 3D CAD, and Solidworks Electrical for harness design, MS Visio, MS Excel.

Benefits

• The submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.