Electrical Engineer, Embedded Systems and Software

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies Signal Electronics and Embedded Systems team located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Hardware Description Language implementation of MODEM functions, and Embedded Software 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions 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 consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and / or solutions 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, 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.
• Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project / program and provide planning, direction and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving adaptive electro-optics, laser control systems, or space-based electronics.
• Formulate plans, typically multi-year, 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.
• Develops new and expands 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.

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