Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems and Software

$116,480 - $208,505/Yr

General Atomics - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at General Atomics focuses on the design, development, and integration of embedded systems and software for high-energy laser systems, advanced airborne sensors, and other cutting-edge technologies. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to create innovative solutions and improve existing systems, while also providing leadership and technical guidance to less experienced staff. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment and contribute to the advancement of various high-technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs.
• Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs and perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits.
• Document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, and give technical presentations.
• Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide planning, direction, and oversight to less experienced professional staff.
• Formulate multi-year plans and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation and reporting.
• Evaluate the integration of engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Develop new and expand existing business opportunities.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten (10) or more years with a master's degree, or seven (7) or more years with a PhD.
• Active DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Experience in embedded systems, software, and controls; analysis, design, and implementation of software for hardware systems including digital, analog, and RF.

Nice-to-haves

• Embedded systems development for photonics and aerospace applications.
• Experience with power electronics, high-power computing, or digital control of power supplies and control systems.
• Guiding a design through development and into production.

Benefits

• Salary range of $116,480 - $208,505
• Access to artificial intelligence language tools for job enhancement.