Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s 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.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies Space Electrical team located in Englewood, Colorado.

We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Satellite Electrical Power Systems architecture and module design who also thrives in a fast-paced, product development environment. The successful candidate will report to the Space Electrical Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of satellite and space systems, advanced sensors, High Energy Lasers, photonics devices, motors and drives, defense products, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

This position may be located:

• San Diego, CA 92121
• Boulder, CO 80301
• Huntsville, AL 35806

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of electrical systems and power electronics solutions for all product lines and technology areas, with an emphasis on satellite and space systems products.
• With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problems.
• Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical 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 involving space-based electrical power systems and electronics.
• Plan and coordinate the support of engineering solutions including, analysis, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of 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 external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Come join a highly technical team of collaborative individuals working on cutting edge programs in an environment fostering growth and innovation. We offer a 9x80 work schedule where you have every other Friday off, 401k matching contribution, a pension plan, tuition reimbursement, strong medical plan, social events, charity events, all embraced in a strong corporate culture of support and growth.

Create the paradigm. The freedom to explore. The promise to deliver. Come join us at General Atomics.

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 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.
• Required Experience:
  • Satellite electrical power systems architecture, design, modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Power electronics
  • Lithium-ion battery systems
  • Solar array solutions
  • Subcontractor technical management; analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, and RF is required
  • Guiding a design through development and into production.
• Desired Skills (ranked high to low):
  • Experience with Systems Tool Kit (formerly Satellite Tool Kit)
  • Altium PCB Design Software
  • PADS PCB Design Software
  • SPICE power and circuit simulation tools
  • MATLAB, Simulink, Atlassian Project Management and Collaboration Tools, Microsoft Project.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.
• Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Able to travel to other GA-EMS locations or customer sites, as required. Typically, <10%.
  

Salary:$98,100 - $171,398