General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a recognized leader in the development of reliable, proven remotely piloted aircraft systems, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Department in Poway, CA (San Diego). This opportunity involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers-including electrical, control, mechanical, and other cross-functional experts-to design and develop bi-directional AC/DC converters for motor drive and power generation applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop advanced electrical components, equipment, and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Perform analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design, including testing, analysis, and modeling.
- Develop control schemes, firmware, software, and magnetic designs, as well as simulations and specifications.
- Design solutions addressing EMI/C, electrical isolation, lightning protection, thermal management, shock/vibration, and packaging challenges.
- Create and maintain documentation to support production, including test procedures, records, bills of materials, interface control documents (ICDs), specification control documents (SCDs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and production support materials.
- Provide field support as needed.
- 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.
- Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with demonstrated experience applying them across a range of technical challenges.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic environment, organize and coordinate work phases, and develop solutions for complex problems independently or with guidance.
- Skilled in documenting findings, communicating results to engineering teams, and delivering technical presentations.
- Experience coordinating segments of projects and interacting with customers or internal teams on technical issues.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to develop designs or modifications under general supervision.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with high-voltage power semiconductors in high-voltage (>400V) and high-power (>50kW) applications.
- Familiarity with control algorithms for bi-directional power conversion systems, including techniques such as field-oriented control (FOC) and actual implementations.
- Proficiency in hybrid electric powertrain engineering.
- Experience with thermal management of high-power electronic systems.
- Knowledge of high-voltage, high-capacity lithium-ion battery systems.
- Working experience in aerospace environments with standards such as DO-160, DO-311, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-704F.
- Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar software for modeling power electronics systems.