General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Technologies Directorate located in Rancho Bernardo.  This individual will function as a chief engineer to provide technical oversight and leadership of an entire project team of engineers of varying experience levels and disciplines while being responsible for the technical and performance execution of the team and project.  We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in the industry’s latest Electrical Technologies spanning power systems, power electronics, high-speed digital electronics, embedded systems and software, instrumentation and controls, cabling/harnessing, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, and RF/EMI/EMC who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment.  The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Engineering Director of Electrical Technologies and, alongside high-caliber engineering and management staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of high-power electromagnetic systems, power conditioning systems, pulsed-power systems, high-energy laser systems, battery systems, advanced airborne sensors, space-based laser and electro-optical systems, cutting-edge technology ventures into Defense and “NewSpace,” and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions to meet customer requirementsMentor technical teams, hardware/software, designers, analysts through the full product lifecycleOptimize processes and drive standard methodologies across the program to balance execution risk with shortened delivery schedules and optimized costTailor GA standard processes, methods, tools, and metrics as required for program-unique requirementsServe as a technical point of contact for engineering with the Customer, systems integrators, program management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering resources necessary to evaluate and resolve issues, including coordination of external expertiseEnsure technical baseline control by implementing Engineering Review Board (ERB) and supporting Risk and Opportunity Management Process (ROMP) executionManage professional and technical performance of staff to ensure quality, business and financial objectives are achievedSupport and lead engineering staff in the analysis, investigation and resolution of complex engineering problemsIndependently perform challenging engineering work, document findings, communicate results, make technical presentations, and support test activities both on-site and off-siteLeads the designs, development, and testing of components and systemsDemonstrates strong understanding of design, analysis, fabrication and test techniques for space and defense applicationsAssists with requirement analysis, mission analysis, and design trade spacePerform other duties as assigned or required
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.