Electrical Engineer

Until 9/20/2026 First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description
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 support 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 hiring an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Rancho Bernardo.  This position is responsible for supporting the Electrical Engineering sustainment team in resolving a wide range of advanced technical issues in Electrical Engineering.  The candidate will evaluate, interpret and resolve systems engineering problems to meet the design requirements.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Evaluate, interpret and resolve systems engineering problems to meet the design requirements.  
  • Develops innovative but practical solutions to advance technical problems in engineering.
  • Address complex and difficult technical and manufacturing issues during the build of EMALS and AAG systems and sub-systems.
  • Create, re-draw and update drawings utilizing engineering change process and tools
  • Participates in the internal and external technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
  • Prepares and reviews documented design inputs for electrical design, as well as identify obsolescence required in support of the continuous operation of EMALS and AAG systems.
  • Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
  • Reviews requirement matrix and/or statement of work to generate basis of estimates in support of customer proposals
  • Generates plan and procedures for systems qualification testing, as well as factory acceptance testing, utilizing engineering and scientific principles.
  • Presents report(s) at engineering meetings, participate in program reviews and consults on problems
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

 
About this role

Summary

Support electrical systems design, troubleshooting, and testing for defense systems.

Job title

Electrical Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Must be in Rancho Bernardo, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical designsystems troubleshootingdrawing updatestest procedures

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

systems engineeringpower systemselectrical designmanufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City