Senior Electrical Engineer, Optical Sensors - Space/Defense
General Atomics
Acton, MA · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
...General Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Optical Sensor System team in Acton, MA. The role requires leading electronics system design, coordinating with teams, and guiding the development of advanced imaging technologies for space systems. The candidate...