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 have an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical System Analysis and Test Engineer in Poway, CA. working in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems group. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult engineering problems within the electrical system. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and anticipated results. Work is reviewed at milestones or at completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff and makes technical presentations as required. May coordinate segments of a specific project and may have frequent inter-organization and customer contact on difficult technical issues. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may provide direction to less experienced professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and tests innovative but practical solutions for the lightning protection subsystem, as well as other subsystems like electrical power, vehicle management/flight control, and payloads.

• Develops circuit models to analyze electrical transient levels induced on avionics during a lightning strike and establishes equipment transient design levels (ETDL) based on analytical simulations.

• Performs high voltage and current testing to collect and verify analytical data.

• Supports direct effects lightning test events at 3rd party lightning test facilities.

• Flows down lower level lightning design requirements to electrical, mechanical, fuel, and airframe engineering groups to meet overall lighting protection design.

• Performs aircraft lightning zoning analysis.

• Evaluates electrical system designs to ensure lightning protection design requirements are met.

• Works with production to ensure aircraft meet electrical bonding requirements.

• Performs electrical loads analysis for aircraft power budget.

• Analyzes aircraft serial communication to determine signal integrity.

• Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, develops presentations, and participates in program reviews.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.

• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.

• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.

• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Able to work extended hours as required.

• Experience with FAA Regulations, NATO Standards, Military Specifications, and other aerospace industry standards is desired.

• Experience with DO-160 section 22 lightning induced transient susceptibility and section 23 Lightning Direct Effects is desired.

• General understand of lightning environment and the indirect and direct effects of lightning on an aircraft desired.

• Experience with system modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, etc.) is highly desired.

• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, other) and ability to learn is highly desired.

• Experience with aircraft electrical systems is desired.

• Familiarity with GA-ASI products is desired.

• Ability to occasionally travel is desired.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is required.

Salary: $68,770 - $116,193 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Desired Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/499/v2_0/EEO Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.