Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics Design Lead

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. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Power Electronics hardware and Motor Control firmware design who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the Power Electronics EE Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of electromagnetic systems, high-power motors & drives, high-accuracy aerospace gimbal motor controllers, power conditioning systems, cutting-edge technology ventures in domains from “DARPA-hard” undersea applications to “Newspace” satellites, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with GA-EMS Electrical Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of power electronics for HEL systems, advanced sensors, and space-based laser communications. 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. Responsible for guiding the successful resolution of engineering problems, serve as a consulting resource for engineering knowledge, apply the latest technological advancements to the problem, and will often function in a project leadership role. May lead a cross-functional engineering team in technical efforts involving Ultra-High Power Lithium-Ion batteries, very compact power converters, or space-based electrical systems. Contribute to complex, electrical/optical/mechanical engineering efforts with hardware and personnel safety in mind while exercising business strategy, political savvy, and technical acumen. Grasp, understand, correlate, and apply concepts in electrical engineering to pieces in a complex system. With limited direction, plan and execute technical efforts quickly and strategically. Assignments will normally be outlined in terms of broad specifications, objectives, possible results anticipated, and critical reference points requiring special attention. May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects. Performs 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.