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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.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our Electrical Technologies Electrical Design team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive and talent who thrives in a Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the EE Design Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber colleagues, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of high-power electromagnetic systems, high-energy laser (HEL) systems, advanced airborne sensors, space-based laser and electro-optical communications systems, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.\nThis position involves hardware design and integration efforts, including working closely with firmware teams to integrate complex sensors, motor controllers, power supplies and other devices. 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