{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a4ffbc203a16445d8a3be11","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a4ffbc203a16445d8a3be11","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a4ffbc203a16445d8a3be11","title":"Electrical 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. 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.\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our CSS group located in Herndon, VA. The CSS group provides innovative, cutting-edge, security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees provide a multi-disciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to incredibly challenging technical problems in the national security arena. Our areas of expertise are in spacecraft payload and system development (especially in the confines of implementing very large amounts of functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments); unique system development; ground control and operational software development; embedded software development; and unique cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nKey areas of focus include digital and analog hardware development and implementation, including schematic design, board layout, and board functional test, as well as a good understanding of associated firmware and software.\nWork may also include designing, developing, implementing, and testing RF electronics and/or FPGA-firmware.\nFormulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards.\nEvaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.\nDetermines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.\nMay function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.\nPlans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.\nMaintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Also note that we operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.\nJob Qualifications\nA bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in computer or electrical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, ten or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrates detailed and extensive 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 environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nExperience with satellite programs is strongly desired, including exposure to the design, integration and test of satellite buses and a basic understanding of launch and flight operations of space vehicles.\nMust be comfortable with designing, developing, and debugging small circruitry which performs sensing, digital data manipulation and electro-mechanical control.\nProficiency working with schematics and laboratory testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems (e.g., using logic analyzers and associated lab tools as debugging aids) is required.\nProficiency in C programming language is desired.\nExperience with RF circuitry/principles is a plus.\nExperience with FPGA development is strongly desired.\nExperience with software development and the Linux operating system environment is desired.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nUS Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.\n\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n116,480\nPay Range High\n208,505\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Reston","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.900Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical 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. 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Our areas of expertise are in spacecraft payload and system development (especially in the confines of implementing very large amounts of functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments); unique system development; ground control and operational software development; embedded software development; and unique cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nKey areas of focus include digital and analog hardware development and implementation, including schematic design, board layout, and board functional test, as well as a good understanding of associated firmware and software.\nWork may also include designing, developing, implementing, and testing RF electronics and/or FPGA-firmware.\nFormulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards.\nEvaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.\nDetermines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.\nMay function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.\nPlans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.\nMaintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nPerforms other duties as assigned or required.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Also note that we operate on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.\nJob Qualifications\nA bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in computer or electrical engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, ten or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrates detailed and extensive 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 environment; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals; the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.\nExperience with satellite programs is strongly desired, including exposure to the design, integration and test of satellite buses and a basic understanding of launch and flight operations of space vehicles.\nMust be comfortable with designing, developing, and debugging small circruitry which performs sensing, digital data manipulation and electro-mechanical control.\nProficiency working with schematics and laboratory testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems (e.g., using logic analyzers and associated lab tools as debugging aids) is required.\nProficiency in C programming language is desired.\nExperience with RF circuitry/principles is a plus.\nExperience with FPGA development is strongly desired.\nExperience with software development and the Linux operating system environment is desired.\nMust be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment and able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nUS Citizenship is required as is the ability to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.\n\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nOnsite\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n116,480\nPay Range High\n208,505\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nDesired\nClearance Level\nSecret","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.900Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:00.900Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Reston","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"5a4ffbc203a16445d8a3be11"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a4ffbc203a16445d8a3be11"}}