Electrical Engineer, Hardware and Circuit Board Design Lead

General Atomics - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the development of Electrical System Command and Data Handling architectures and Mixed-Signal/High-Speed Digital circuit designs at General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems. This role involves working in a fast-paced product development environment, focusing on high-power processing and controls solutions for various advanced technologies including satellites, high-energy laser systems, and aerospace sensors. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering teams, manage technical efforts, and represent the company in technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing and controls solutions.
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for 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.
• Function in a 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.
• 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 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, ten or more years with a master's degree, or seven or more years with a PhD.
• Active DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Experience in electrical system command and data-handling architecture and technical team leadership.
• High-speed digital circuit design and embedded processing and controls experience.
• Analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems including digital, analog, and RF.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Altium PCB Design Software.
• Experience with PADS PCB Design Software.
• Familiarity with SPICE circuit simulation tools.
• Experience with HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools.
• Experience with ANSYS Signal Integrity tools.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tools and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in high-reliability aerospace electronics and electrical systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Engagement in cutting-edge technology ventures.