Senior Motor Design Engineer

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 opportunity for a Senior Motor Design Engineer, to join our GA-ASI division in San Diego, CA (Poway, CA). Under general directions with limited review, this position will design and analyze advanced electromagnetic/electromechanical components and equipment for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design and development, documenting, testing, troubleshooting and implementation of DC motors for new and legacy designs. 
• Lead the complete life cycle of electric motor assemblies, including definition, analysis, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, verification, and ground and flight integration. 
• Create and/or work with vendors to optimize electromagnetic machines based on system and customer requirements. 
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, such as technicians, manufacturing, actuation, motor drive, motor controls, and system engineers. 
• Provide support for the following legacy electromagnetic machines and components: Brushed DC motors, Brushless DC motors, Generators, Alternators, Fail-Safe Brakes, Solenoids, Voice Coils, Resolvers, Encoders, and Hall and Proximity Sensors. 
• Responsible for documenting new designs, writing test plans, and processing engineering change notices as required. 
• Provide support for onboard aircraft integration, production, and field support tests as needed. 
• Responsible for all documentation necessary to support production (verification test plans and test reports, production test procedures, BOMs, CRs, CNs, and Source Control Drawings) as well as trade studies for new designs. 
• Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems. 

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