Engineer VII

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) or Computer Engineer (CE) to join our Optical Sensors Systems team located in Acton, Massachusetts.  We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Firmware Design, Hardware Description Language, and Embedded Image Processing who also thrives in a fast-paced, environment.  The successful candidate will report to the Optical Sensors Systems Engineering Manager and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of embedded space-based image processing and a variety of other technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of space-based imaging systems for all product lines and technology areas.  These encompass advanced imaging sensors and detectors, real-time image processing, target detection and tracking, signal/image processing, test equipment development, and instrumentation.
• With limited direction, exercise considerable latitude for initiating and developing designs, techniques, and solutions to resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
• Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems.
• Lead firmware development projects, guiding less experienced staff and ensuring technical milestones are met, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules.
• May 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.
• Formulate 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.
• Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles.
• Act as the primary technical contact for firmware-related aspects of imaging projects.
• Ability to support advanced IRAD and proposal efforts
• May represent the organization as a prime technical contact on projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

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