General Atomics ยท 12 hours ago
Engineer III
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $142K/yrGeneral Atomics is a leading resource for high-technology systems development, seeking a Computer Engineer for their CSS team. The role involves avionics hardware development, system integration, and providing innovative solutions for the U.S. Government in the national security sector.
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Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be an integral participant in derived-requirements definition, avionics hardware development and implementation, and system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight-payload/ground electronics
Key areas of focus include digital and FPGA hardware/firmware development and implementation, including schematic design and board functional test, as well as a development of associated firmware and test software
Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards
Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates completed
Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business
Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems
Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)
May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff
Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety
Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment
Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology
Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities
Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Experience in derived-requirements definition, avionics hardware development and implementation, and system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight-payload/ground electronics
Key areas of focus include digital and FPGA hardware/firmware development and implementation, including schematic design and board functional test, as well as development of associated firmware and test software
Ability to formulate plans for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards
Experience evaluating the integration of engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment
Strong communication skills with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle
Ability to represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects
Experience interacting with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations
Ability to determine technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems
Experience functioning in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and providing direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff
Ability to formulate plans and guide the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety
Experience planning and coordinating the maintenance of engineering solutions including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations
Ability to plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology
Experience participating in or leading the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities
Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Company
General Atomics
General Atomics is a defense and technology company specializing in research and technology development.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
Vice President, Magnetic Fusion Energy
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