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Senior Electrical Engineer - Product Design

General Atomics · Military Drones · Defense Manufacturing · 7 hours ago
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≈ $111k – $203k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Poway)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.

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General Atomics

General Atomics is a privately held American defense and energy technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics. Its affiliate General Atomics Aeronautical Systems builds the Predator, Reaper and Gray Eagle remotely piloted aircraft, while its Electromagnetic Systems group makes aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy. It also operates the DIII-D national fusion facility, works on nuclear fuels and reactors, and hires engineers, sensor operators, logistics and finance staff, mostly in Poway and San Diego.
ga.com · HQ: San Diego, United States · Defense Manufacturing · Military Drones · 5000+ employees · Est. 1955
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Department in Poway, CA (San Diego). This opportunity involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers-including electrical, control, mechanical, and other cross-functional experts - to design and develop bi-directional AC/DC converters for motor drive and power generation applications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and develop advanced electrical components, equipment, and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Perform analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design, including testing, analysis, and modeling.
  • Develop control schemes, firmware, software, and magnetic designs, as well as simulations and specifications.
  • Design solutions addressing EMI/C, electrical isolation, lightning protection, thermal management, shock/vibration, and packaging challenges.
  • Create and maintain documentation to support production, including test procedures, records, bills of materials, interface control documents (ICDs), specification control documents (SCDs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and production support materials.
  • Provide field support as needed.
  • Perform 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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