Electrical Engineer, Cable and Harness Design

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.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Technologies team in Rancho Bernardo, California.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical design, development, documentation, and integration of cable and harness assemblies supporting advanced aerospace, space, and defense systems.

This position requires strong technical expertise in electrical interconnect design, including connector selection, pin assignments, wire and cable specifications, grounding, shielding, and power and signal distribution. The engineer will work closely with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to develop reliable, manufacturable designs for high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed engineer with demonstrated experience delivering high-reliability cable and harness designs, capable of independently resolving complex technical challenges and providing technical guidance to other engineers in a fast-paced research and development environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the electrical design and development of cable and harness assemblies for aerospace, space, and defense applications, from initial requirements through design release and integration.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, connector pin assignments, cable specifications, and associated engineering documentation.
• Select appropriate connectors, contacts, wire types, shielding configurations, and termination methods based on electrical, environmental, and reliability requirements.
• Perform engineering analyses related to current capacity, voltage drop, signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, RF, and mechanical engineers to define and implement electrical interfaces between subsystems and equipment.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering to establish harness routing, installation requirements, strain relief, and mechanical protection within system assemblies.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable military, NASA, and industry standards for high-reliability electrical interconnects.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation in accordance with established configuration management processes.
• Support prototype fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, integration, and troubleshooting of cable and harness assemblies.
• Participate in technical design reviews and provide engineering recommendations to resolve design, manufacturing, and integration challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and support continuous improvement of design practices, tools, and documentation.
• Coordinate technical activities with cross-functional engineering teams to support project cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Represent the electrical interconnect design discipline in technical discussions with engineering teams, program management, and customers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.