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