Electrical Hardware Engineer

$128,130 - $229,358/Yr

General Atomics - Poway, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Poway, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Hardware Engineer at General Atomics is responsible for the design, analysis, testing, integration, and manufacturing of aircraft propulsion systems. This role involves working on innovative propulsion system solutions that impact customer success, requiring a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. The engineer will collaborate with various stakeholders, oversee program deliverables, and contribute to the planning and execution of projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, testing, integration, manufacturing, and fielding of aircraft propulsion systems, including piston engines, propellers, and their electrical systems.
• Independently complete component, assembly, and system testing and analysis, document findings, communicate results, give technical presentations, and represent the organization as the prime propulsion technical contact.
• Oversee and assist in the completion of program deliverables such as component and assembly designs, test plans and reports, analysis documentation, and other deliverables to meet program objectives, requirements, and schedule.
• Troubleshoot various propulsion-related control systems and their components.
• Review various manufacturing processes and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Collaborate and effectively interact with peers, technical staff, senior management, and internal and external personnel on technical matters requiring communication and coordination to solve complex challenges.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation for delivery to peers, technical staff, executive management, and customers.
• Perform work either individually or in a team environment.
• Provide guidance, direction, and leadership to design or technical staff.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, thirteen or more years with a master's degree, or ten or more years with a PhD.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as project and/or program leadership.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles; resolve unusually complex technical problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be a technical expert in one or more areas of engineering.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective leadership interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience related specifically to engine related control HW (FADEC, DEEC, ECU).
• Experience related specifically to Aircraft or automobile power electronics, with either generator or hybrid power control.
• Experience with reciprocating engines (Spark-ignition or Diesel) - their construction, theory of operation and control strategies, including ECU system operations and tuning.
• A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to a national or international engineering symposium, and invited to Chair engineering review panels as a technical expert are desirable.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple product lines means a variety of work
• Paid Time Off