Electrical Test Engineer - Engineer III

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. The Electrical Test Engineering team has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer in Poway, CA. The department designs automated test platforms for remotely piloted air vehicles, ground support equipment, and engines as well as real time data acquisition platforms for flight and ground testing. GA-ASI’s product line offers a wide variety of platforms for automated designers to work on from power systems to video and datalink applications. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems. Collaborate with various engineering teams to plan, coordinate, and implement automated or semi-automated test systems. Develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect diagrams, cable assemblies, and hardware interface documentation for automated test platforms. Use electrical computer-aided design (CAD) tools and schematic-capture tools to support hardware design and documentation. Communicate hardware and software design concepts. Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems. Perform instrumentation hardware bring-up, functional testing, verification, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on circuit assemblies, instrumentation, power systems, and test equipment. Provide support in person and through documentation generation of findings and implemented solutions. Working knowledge of LabVIEW environment. Capable of writing detailed summary reports by collating data from various sources. Follow department standards for hardware and software development, including peer reviews and proper source control etiquette. Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Generate and maintain hardware documentation, including design descriptions, schematics, interface documents, test procedures, test reports, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action documentation. May be required to make brief technical presentations. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.