Engineer II

Job Summary

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for Component Engineer to join our Component Engineering Group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA, reporting directly to the Component Engineering Manager. This role will have accountability for Component approval and BOM analysis.

GA's Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group focuses on the military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including Advanced Launch and Recovery products. 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, advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

DUITES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sourcing electronic components for existing and new products, packages, and electronic subassemblies
• Finding replacements for obsolete electrical components and updating current designs
• Use of Bill of Material (BOM) obsolescence analysis tools
• Researching, developing, designing, or selecting components for product improvements
• Providing electrical and mechanical engineering support
• Understanding/interpreting existing electrical and general engineering documentation
• Cooperating with vendors/manufacturing team to find optimum Design for Manufacturing solutions
• Understanding DMSMS program and implement the pro-active concert

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

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Familiarity and experience with sourcing issues for electronic and mechanical components
• Experience with BOM obsolescence analysis tools
• Complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a hardware manufacturing environment, supporting, and sustaining manufacturing engineering
• Able to work extended hours as requested
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at or above the Secret level is required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Familiar with Electrical & Mechanical parts
• PLM Windchill, SAP
• IHS, Silicon Expert
• Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
• Customer Services