Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team Lead

Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team Lead

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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 have an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead working in our Unmanned Aircraft Systems group. This position is responsible for overseeing the definition, design, and prototype/initial production of one or more electrical sub-systems for a GA-ASI unmanned air vehicle. Subsystems may include Electrical Power, Vehicle Management, Mission Systems, Weapons Systems, and more. The role requires strong technical engineering in aircraft electrical system design and project management skills, and carries significant responsibility for the successful execution of a program.

• Provides technical leadership and ownership of one or more electrical sub-systems.
• Ensures the technical design meets customer requirements and project objectives.
• Develops innovative but practical solutions for advanced technical systems, including electrical power systems, vehicle management/flight control systems, mission subsystems, and weapons subsystems.
• Architects electrical systems, evaluates electrical circuits and their operation at a system level, develops aircraft power budgets, evaluates equipment for compliance to GA-ASI and industry requirements.
• Provides technical direction to internal functional engineering disciplines and vendors.
• Routinely functions in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program.
• Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
• Addresses technical issues requiring novel and creative approaches drawing on fundamental engineering concepts.

• Coordinates with cross‑functional design engineers from various technical disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Flight Tech, etc.) to solve relevant design issues.
• Acts as technical representative for customer and management meetings, presenting technical content at design reviews (e.g., SRRs, PDRs, CDRs).
• Works with program managers to provide technical coordination of vendors and suppliers, ensuring SOWs and technical specifications are written correctly.
• Coordinates meetings and technical reviews with responsible design engineers and subcontractors.
• Creates and presents reports and technical briefs that clearly communicate complex technical concepts during engineering meetings and program reviews with other GA-ASI personnel and/or customers.

• Responsible for management of electrical system LRU/sub‑system development and testing activities of both in‑house and subcontractor designed avionics equipment.
• Ensures the electrical subsystems, including their components, are designed, analyzed, tested, and built to meet the program schedule.
• Defines status milestones and due dates to keep development on track and ensure management awareness of task summaries, schedule status, budget status, and technical issues as needed.
• Ensures the necessary design review processes are followed and the proper design control documentation is developed and maintained.

• Participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Maintains 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.

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

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree,…