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≈ $109k – $201k per year (Estimated)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.

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Headquartered in San Diego, California, General Atomics is a prominent defense and diversified technologies corporation specializing in advanced aerospace and energy systems. The company develops and manufactures industry-defining remotely piloted aircraft, including the Predator and Reaper series, alongside electromagnetic aircraft launch systems and airborne surveillance technologies. It also remains a pioneer in high-energy physics, operating the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the United States and driving critical innovations in nuclear power.
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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Aerospace Technologies team in Huntsville, AL. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Telemetry System Design for avionics applications who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to an Electrical Engineering Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of custom flights computers, power systems, telemetry instrumentation systems, and harnessing for in-house guided missile and projectile applications, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of Avionics electronics, telemetry systems, and telemetry ground stations.
  • Contribute to instrumentation interface circuitry design, networking, & telemetry (data) system requirements development, architecture design, testing, & operation for short and longer range missions.
  • Working knowledge of circuit, flight/test harness design, data acquisition systems, TM encoders/decoders, including familiarity with and the creation of electrical drawings, wire selection, shielding, military connectors, circuit theory, signal processing, and embedded systems.
  • Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
  • Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform electrical engineering analyses for systems and circuits, schematic design, PCB design, firmware design, test procedure creation, failure analysis, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.
  • Grasp, understand, correlate, and apply concepts in electrical engineering to pieces in a complex system.
  • Plan and execute technical efforts quickly and strategically with general directions and minimal supervision.
  • May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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

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