Electrical Engineer, LabVIEW Automation and Integration

Lead Electrical Engineer, Control Systems & Integration

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Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the worlds 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 Embedded Systems team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive and talent who thrives in an R&D environment. The successful candidate will report to the Instrumentations and Control manager and, alongside high-caliber colleagues, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of high-power electromagnetic systems, high-energy laser (HEL) systems, advanced airborne sensors, space-based laser and electro-optical communications systems, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS. This position involves leading efforts in the data acquisition and system control discipline, including writing firmware to control systems and integrating sensors, actuators, and other devices. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing embedded solutions that support experimental systems and prototypes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of High Energy Laser and other control systems, providing hands-on technical contributions using LabVIEW, Bare-metal C, or C++.
• Participate in technical design and implementation reviews, including firmware, PCB designs, and cable assemblies, to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with system requirements.
• Partner with senior and chief engineers to architect control systems, taking full ownership of technical decisions and design direction within the control systems domain. Depending on the application these could encompass power supplies, power conditioning systems, battery systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, digital signal processing, target tracking, laser beam control / pointing, and instrumentation.
• Generate, plan, and manage discipline-specific Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using tools such as MS Project, Excel, or JIRA, and oversee their execution to ensure alignment with program milestones and deliverables.
• Generate clear, well-organized technical presentations and documentation for program managers, executives, and customers, adjusting the message to fit each audience.
• Develop and refine control processes for complex electro-optical-mechanical systems, prioritizing hardware integrity and personnel safety.
• Understand and manage interdependent components of complex systems; document relationships, identify failure points, and troubleshoot systematically.
• Independently manage technical responsibilities, delivering high-quality, timely results while providing guidance to junior team members and fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

Job details : Employment type Full-time; Salary range 105,890 - 189,545; Seniority level Mid-Senior level; Industries Oil and Gas, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.

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