Engineer III

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' growing portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Satellite Cable/Harness Design Engineer to join our Space Systems Division team. This role is ideal for a driven and talented individual with experience in aerospace cable and harness design who thrives in a fast-paced Research and Development (R&D) prototype environment. Reporting to the Satellite Electrical Team Manager, the successful candidate will work alongside high-caliber staff to support the engineering and development of advanced technologies, including high-power electromagnetic systems, high-energy laser systems, airborne sensors, satellite and space systems, and other innovative projects in GA-EMS' expanding portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GA-EMS cross-functional engineering staff to design, manufacture, and integrate electrical cables and harnesses for high-reliability aerospace and satellite applications.
• Participate in system-level design across all project phases, including subsystem architecture and hardware development.
• Define and document electrical interconnects through coordination with system, subsystem, and unit engineers.
• Incorporate project requirements into harness and cable designs.
• Prepare design packages and support design reviews.
• Establish routing and segmentation of harnesses and cables in systems.
• Drive procurement, manufacturing, and delivery of components through purchasing and manufacturing departments to meet project schedules.
• Create clear and releasable documentation and mentor less-experienced staff in doing so.
• Generate electrical cabling and harness solutions for new project needs, contribute to CAD library construction and management, perform electrical engineering analyses, document findings, and communicate results to program management and engineering teams.
• Provide technical presentations and manage technical effort schedules.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in designing and integrating aerospace-grade cables and harnesses for various systems, including satellite and space systems.
• Contribute to complex electrical and mechanical engineering efforts with a focus on design quality and hardware reliability while applying business strategy and technical expertise.
• Plan and execute technical efforts independently and strategically.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Required Experience:
  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Expertise in electrical cable and harness design and integration for satellite systems.
  • Successful design and delivery of spacecraft or aerospace harnesses and RF cables.
  • Extensive knowledge of military and NASA standards for harnesses, connectors, wires, contacts, and workmanship for space applications, including:
    • MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-24308, MIL-DTL-83513, MIL-HBK-83575
    • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space, NASA-STD-8739.4, ANSI/NEMA WC 27500
• Desirable Experience:
  • Familiarity with DoD technical review processes (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
  • Knowledge of spacecraft design and implementation practices.
• Desired Skills (ranked high to low):
  • Proficiency in Solidworks Electrical for harness design.
  • Experience with Solidworks 3D CAD, Siemens Capital E/E Architecture tools, Siemens NX CAD, and other system-level harnessing tools (e.g., Zuken).
  • Familiarity with MS Visio or similar system-level diagramming/documentation tools.
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, and practices.
  • Ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines or milestones.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments and professionals.
  • Leadership skills and ability to guide less-experienced colleagues.
  • Customer-focused with the ability to develop innovative designs and resolve advanced technical engineering problems. Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.