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Electrical Test Engineer

General Atomics Intelligence

Posted 1 day ago
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IT - QA and Test
Poway, CA (On-Site/Office)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

The Electrical Test Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Test Engineer in Poway, CA. The department designs automated test platforms for remotely piloted air vehicles, ground support equipment, and engines as well as real time data acquisition platforms for flight and ground testing.

GA-ASI's product line offers a wide variety of platforms for automated designers to work on from power systems to video and datalink applications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems.
  • Performs functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
  • Provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions.
  • Obtains and analyzes test data.
  • Capable of writing detailed summary reports by collating data from various sources.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Familiar with electronic schematics.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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

Job Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Have an understanding of brushed and brushless DC motors.
  • Knowledge of open vs closed loop control system controls.
  • Knowledge of AC power generation systems and rectification.
  • Must have a general understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Utilize Microprocessors in power electronics. Including power generation, distribution and conversion.
  • Knowledge of power electronics, practices and designs
  • Knowledge of programming concepts
  • Knowledge in Electronic hardware design and assembly of PWAs
  • Avid Learner: Passion for continuous learning and able to effectively communicate technology-oriented concepts.
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GA-CCRi maintains and deploys production systems for users across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and commercial industry. We build and develop best-in-class all domain and globally focused situational awareness capabilities that process petabytes of data from numerous streaming data sources in near real time. Our systems apply state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning techniques to extract features and fuse data from multiple phenomenologies to form a rich live view of objects in the sky, on the sea, and on the ground. These analytics are designed to determine not just where something is, but what it is, where it's been and what it's doing. All of this "data to knowledge" is made available to end users in our own browser-based application for visualization, analysis, and understanding. We always want to do more, and that's where you come in!

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