Engineer V

Job Summary 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 supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Satellite Electrical Power Systems (EPS) Engineer to join our Space Electrical Design Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced electrical power systems for satellite platforms.

Reporting to the Space Electrical Design Team Manager, the selected candidate will work alongside a team of expert engineers to support the development and engineering of cutting-edge satellite and space systems, advanced sensors, high-energy lasers, photonic devices, motors and drives, defense products, and other innovative technologies within GA-EMS’s expanding portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and develop complex Electrical Power Systems (EPS) for satellite missions, including power generation, storage, distribution, and regulation systems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure EPS systems meet mission requirements, including performance, reliability, and cost constraints.

Perform power system analyses, including fault analysis, and power quality assessments for satellite missions.

Develop and optimize solar array and battery systems, including sizing, configuration, and integration.

Support the integration and testing of EPS systems, including the development of test plans and procedures, and the execution of tests in both laboratory and flight environments.

Participate in reviews of requirements, design, and test procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system and subsystem specifications, test plans and procedures, and design and analysis reports.

Stay current on industry trends and advancements in EPS technologies, and proactively identify opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.

Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions for all product lines and technology areas, with an emphasis on satellite and space systems products.

With consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs.

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, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.

Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide planning, direction, and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving space-based electronics and sensors.

Formulate plans, typically multi-year, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment.

Evaluate the integration of the engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure that appropriate documentation,…