Senior Electrical Engineer - Digital Design
General Atomics
Poway, CA · Posted October 27, 2026
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About the job
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. Under general supervision with limited review, this position supports the design and development of advanced electronic components, equipment and systems for unmanned air vehicles. Assignments are normally accompanied by general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches, sources or information. DUTIES AND RESPONSILIBILITIES: Responsible primarily for digital designs targeting AMD/Xilinx FPGAs but with some elements of analog interface and power conversion circuit design with appropriate analysis and/or CAD modeling. Responsible for designs that may include microprocessors and vector processors generated using high level design tools. Desirable areas of experience: System on Chip, embedded firmware development Desirable tool experience: Xilinx/AMD ISE, Vivado, Matlab, Simulink. System Generator. Desirable tool experience: JTAG boundary scan test and debugging Documentation and record keeping necessary to support version control, production release and training. Required to provide field support as needed. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.