{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1da1cd953ed33732ecd77949","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1da1cd953ed33732ecd77949","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1da1cd953ed33732ecd77949","title":"Embedded Optical Controls Engineer","description":"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.\n\nGeneral 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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) or Computer Engineer (CE) to join our Electrical Technologies Signal Electronics and Embedded Systems team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Firmware Design, Hardware Description Language, and Embedded Controls who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the EE Instrumentations and Control Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of High Energy Laser (HEL) Systems, advanced airborne sensors, laser communications systems for space applications, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork 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. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation.\nWith limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, techniques, and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems.\nDemonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.\nLead firmware development projects, guiding less experienced staff and ensuring technical milestones are met, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.\nMay function in a leadership role for a project and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving development projects in any product area.\nFormulate plans 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.\nCommunicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.\nAct as the primary technical contact for firmware-related aspects of optical stabilization projects.\nMay represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects.\nPerform other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education..\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\nRequired Experience: Implementation of hardware processing and control solutions using high-performance devices such as the Zynq Ultrascale+ Multi-Processor System-on-Chip (MPSoC) using Xilinx Vivado/Vitis Design Suite.\nDesired Experience: Experience implementing control algorithms for Fast Steering Mirrors(FSM), Deformable Mirrors (DMs), and linear stages.\nDesired Skills: Xilinx Vivado/Vitis Design Suite, C/C++, VHDL.\nDemonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.\nCapable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.\nCustomer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving complex technical engineering problems.\nMust be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.\nMust be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews.\nSome travel and extended work schedules may be required.\nThe submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n98,100\nPay Range High\n171,398\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"San Diego","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.946Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Optical Controls Engineer","description":"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.\n\nGeneral 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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) or Computer Engineer (CE) to join our Electrical Technologies Signal Electronics and Embedded Systems team located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Firmware Design, Hardware Description Language, and Embedded Controls who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the EE Instrumentations and Control Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of High Energy Laser (HEL) Systems, advanced airborne sensors, laser communications systems for space applications, and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nWork 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. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power systems, battery systems, high energy laser systems, space systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal/image processing, and instrumentation.\nWith limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, techniques, and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems.\nDemonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.\nLead firmware development projects, guiding less experienced staff and ensuring technical milestones are met, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.\nMay function in a leadership role for a project and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts involving development projects in any product area.\nFormulate plans 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.\nCommunicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.\nAct as the primary technical contact for firmware-related aspects of optical stabilization projects.\nMay represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects.\nPerform other duties as assigned or required.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically 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; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education..\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\nRequired Experience: Implementation of hardware processing and control solutions using high-performance devices such as the Zynq Ultrascale+ Multi-Processor System-on-Chip (MPSoC) using Xilinx Vivado/Vitis Design Suite.\nDesired Experience: Experience implementing control algorithms for Fast Steering Mirrors(FSM), Deformable Mirrors (DMs), and linear stages.\nDesired Skills: Xilinx Vivado/Vitis Design Suite, C/C++, VHDL.\nDemonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.\nMust possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals.\nCapable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact.\nCustomer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving complex technical engineering problems.\nMust be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.\nMust be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews.\nSome travel and extended work schedules may be required.\nThe submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nMid-Level (3-7 years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n98,100\nPay Range High\n171,398\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.946Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.946Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Diego","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1da1cd953ed33732ecd77949"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1da1cd953ed33732ecd77949"}}