Electrical Engineer Embedded Systems and Controls Architect

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE), Embedded Systems and Controls Architect to join our Electrical Technologies team located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Systems and Controls who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager of High-Speed Digital and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, nuclear thermal propulsion, cutting-edge technology ventures into Defense and “NewSpace,” and a variety of disruptive technologies in the expanding product portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development, architecture, 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, high-energy laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites and space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal / image processing.
• 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 controls and embedded systems architecture solutions for new project needs, perform 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.
• 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.

Job Qualifications :

Compensation :

$128,130-$229,358 per year