{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"896a9b1c002a4cd034f1f034","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/896a9b1c002a4cd034f1f034","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/896a9b1c002a4cd034f1f034","title":"Electrical Engineering Manager, Space Systems","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 supports 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 Engineering Manager to join our Mission Systems group located in Herndon, VA. The Mission Systems group provides innovative, cutting-edge security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees use a multidisciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to challenging technical problems in the national security arena. Our areas of expertise include spacecraft payload and system development—particularly the implementation of substantial functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments—unique system development, ground control and operational software development, embedded software development, and specialized cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.\n\nThe Electrical Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of electrical engineers while remaining actively engaged in the technical execution of programs. This position will provide technical direction, manage engineering priorities and resources, support hiring and employee development, and contribute directly to the design, integration, test, and delivery of advanced electrical and electronic systems.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead, mentor, and develop electrical engineering personnel, including setting performance expectations, providing coaching, supporting career development, and building a high-performing technical team.\nPlan, organize, and manage engineering activities, staffing, schedules, budgets, priorities, and technical deliverables to support multiple programs and projects.\nMaintain hands-on technical involvement in electrical engineering development, including digital and analog hardware design, schematic development, board layout, board functional testing, and system integration.\nProvide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and testing of RF electronics, FPGA-based systems, embedded electronics, and associated firmware and software, as applicable.\nReview and approve technical approaches, designs, analyses, test plans, procedures, reports, and other engineering documentation.\nEstablish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure product quality, technical rigor, configuration control, and compliance with applicable requirements.\nDetermine technical objectives and direct the resolution of advanced engineering problems involving electrical hardware, embedded systems, spacecraft payloads, and integrated systems.\nEvaluate the integration of electrical engineering solutions within the overall system architecture and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.\nWork closely with program management, systems engineering, software engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, security, and other functional organizations to coordinate technical execution.\nServe as a technical point of contact for customers, government representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.\nSupport proposal development, customer briefings, program reviews, cost and schedule estimates, and new business activities.\nFormulate short- and long-term plans for the development, documentation, deployment, sustainment, and future application of engineering solutions.\nIdentify technical risks and opportunities; develop mitigation plans and communicate status, issues, and recommendations to leadership.\nProvide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff and contribute to the development of engineering capability across the organization.\nMaintain current knowledge of relevant engineering technologies, tools, methods, and industry practices.\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nWork in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nPerform 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.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams, programs, or projects, including assigning work, managing priorities, coordinating technical activities, and delivering results.\nExtensive technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with the ability to remain hands-on and contribute to the design and development of advanced systems.\nExperience managing engineering resources, schedules, technical risks, and deliverables across multiple projects or programs.\nDemonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and technical professionals.\nAbility to represent the organization as a senior technical contact and communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.\nAbility to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving technical and mission environment.\nExperience with digital and analog electronics, including schematic capture, circuit design, printed circuit board layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and functional testing.\nExperience designing, developing, and debugging small-scale circuitry that performs sensing, digital data manipulation, and electromechanical control.\nProficiency working with schematics and laboratory testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, and related laboratory tools.\nExperience with hardware and system integration and test, including the development of test plans, procedures, troubleshooting methods, and technical reports.\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 for space vehicles.\nExperience with FPGA development is strongly desired.\nExperience with RF circuitry and principles is a plus.\nProficiency in the C programming language is desired.\nExperience with software development and the Linux operating system environment is desired.\nExperience working with embedded firmware, hardware/software interfaces, and associated development tools is desired.\nMust be customer-focused and able to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively in a team environment.\nMust be able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nU.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nManagement\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n158,000\n\nPay Range High\n\n276,500\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nTop Secret (SCI access eligible)\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Reston","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-30T10:03:49.038Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"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":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineering Manager, Space Systems","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 supports 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 Engineering Manager to join our Mission Systems group located in Herndon, VA. The Mission Systems group provides innovative, cutting-edge security solutions for the United States Government. Our employees use a multidisciplinary, sometimes non-traditional, approach to generate innovative solutions to challenging technical problems in the national security arena. Our areas of expertise include spacecraft payload and system development—particularly the implementation of substantial functionality in extremely small, power-constrained environments—unique system development, ground control and operational software development, embedded software development, and specialized cyber capabilities. Key customers include the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.\n\nThe Electrical Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of electrical engineers while remaining actively engaged in the technical execution of programs. This position will provide technical direction, manage engineering priorities and resources, support hiring and employee development, and contribute directly to the design, integration, test, and delivery of advanced electrical and electronic systems.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead, mentor, and develop electrical engineering personnel, including setting performance expectations, providing coaching, supporting career development, and building a high-performing technical team.\nPlan, organize, and manage engineering activities, staffing, schedules, budgets, priorities, and technical deliverables to support multiple programs and projects.\nMaintain hands-on technical involvement in electrical engineering development, including digital and analog hardware design, schematic development, board layout, board functional testing, and system integration.\nProvide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and testing of RF electronics, FPGA-based systems, embedded electronics, and associated firmware and software, as applicable.\nReview and approve technical approaches, designs, analyses, test plans, procedures, reports, and other engineering documentation.\nEstablish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure product quality, technical rigor, configuration control, and compliance with applicable requirements.\nDetermine technical objectives and direct the resolution of advanced engineering problems involving electrical hardware, embedded systems, spacecraft payloads, and integrated systems.\nEvaluate the integration of electrical engineering solutions within the overall system architecture and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed.\nWork closely with program management, systems engineering, software engineering, manufacturing, test, quality, security, and other functional organizations to coordinate technical execution.\nServe as a technical point of contact for customers, government representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.\nSupport proposal development, customer briefings, program reviews, cost and schedule estimates, and new business activities.\nFormulate short- and long-term plans for the development, documentation, deployment, sustainment, and future application of engineering solutions.\nIdentify technical risks and opportunities; develop mitigation plans and communicate status, issues, and recommendations to leadership.\nProvide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff and contribute to the development of engineering capability across the organization.\nMaintain current knowledge of relevant engineering technologies, tools, methods, and industry practices.\nMaintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nWork in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\nPerform 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.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.\nDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams, programs, or projects, including assigning work, managing priorities, coordinating technical activities, and delivering results.\nExtensive technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice, with the ability to remain hands-on and contribute to the design and development of advanced systems.\nExperience managing engineering resources, schedules, technical risks, and deliverables across multiple projects or programs.\nDemonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones.\nStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and technical professionals.\nAbility to represent the organization as a senior technical contact and communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.\nAbility to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving technical and mission environment.\nExperience with digital and analog electronics, including schematic capture, circuit design, printed circuit board layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and functional testing.\nExperience designing, developing, and debugging small-scale circuitry that performs sensing, digital data manipulation, and electromechanical control.\nProficiency working with schematics and laboratory testing of electronics hardware and embedded systems, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, and related laboratory tools.\nExperience with hardware and system integration and test, including the development of test plans, procedures, troubleshooting methods, and technical reports.\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 for space vehicles.\nExperience with FPGA development is strongly desired.\nExperience with RF circuitry and principles is a plus.\nProficiency in the C programming language is desired.\nExperience with software development and the Linux operating system environment is desired.\nExperience working with embedded firmware, hardware/software interfaces, and associated development tools is desired.\nMust be customer-focused and able to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively in a team environment.\nMust be able to work extended hours and travel as required.\nU.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nManagement\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n158,000\n\nPay Range High\n\n276,500\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nTop Secret (SCI access eligible)\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-10-30T10:03:49.038Z","dateModified":"2026-10-30T10:03:49.038Z","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":"896a9b1c002a4cd034f1f034"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/896a9b1c002a4cd034f1f034"}}