Engineer IV

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.

We are seeking a Senior 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.

• 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 degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD.  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.

• 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.