Engineer VI

General Atomics

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Calendar Management, Circuit Simulation, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Firmware, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Digital Circuit Design, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronic Design, Electronics, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Engineering, FPGA, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government, Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Image Processing, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Control System, LabVIEW Programming Language, Laser Communications, Laser Science, Leadership, Lithium Battery, MATLAB, Medical Conditions, Microprocessor, Microsoft Project, Military, Optics, Printed Circuit Board Design, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Schedule Development, Signal Integrity, Signal Processing, Simulation, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Publications, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

San Diego, CA

POSTED

Today

53289BR

Company:

General Atomics

Job Summary:

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 an Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies Signal Electronics and Embedded Systems team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Firmware Design, Hardware Description Language, and Embedded Controls who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to an EE Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of High Energy Laser (HEL) Systems, advanced airborne sensors, laser communications systems for space applications, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

+ Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of power electronics for all product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation.

+ With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions to advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.

+ Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.

+ May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving Ultra-High Power Lithium-Ion batteries, very compact power converters, adaptive electro-optics, laser control systems, or space-based electronics.

+ Formulate plans, typically long-term, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment.

+ Evaluate the integration of the engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.

+ Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.

+ Participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of 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 and interact with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations.

+ Perform 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.

Job ID#:

53289BR

Job Category:

Engineering

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Clearance Level:

Secret

Pay Range Low:

116,480

City:

San Diego

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Pay Range High:

208,505

Recruitment Posting Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer, FPGA , Optical Controls, and Embedded Software

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

+ Required Experience: Digital circuit design; embedded controls; analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog is required. Expertise in the design and implementation of algorithms in FPGAs. Experience architecting system on chip solutions specifying features to be implemented in embedded software and VHDL.

+ Desirable Experience: Electronics design for space applications, embedded controls in power electronics or high-power computing, digital or microprocessor control of power supplies and control systems (optical and gimbal), and guiding a design through development and into production.

+ Desired Skills (ranked high to low): Experience with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, PADS PCB Design Software, SPICE circuit simulation tools, HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools, ANSYS Signal Integrity tools, C/C++, VHDL, Microsoft Project, MATLAB, LabVIEW.

+ Experience designing and implementing real-time control algorithms on FPGAs for optical systems including FSMs, DMs, and linear stages.

+ Experience performing simulation, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of FPGA-based control systems.

+ Perform simulation, validation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing of FPGA-based control systems.

+ Integrate control systems with sensors, actuators, and optical components.

+ Optimize signal processing pipelines for low-latency, high-precision performance.

+ Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.

+ Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.

+ Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.

+ Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.

+ Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.

+ Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews.

+ Some travel and extended work schedules may be required.

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

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is required

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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