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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Department in Poway, CA (San Diego). This opportunity involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers—including electrical, control, mechanical, and other cross-functional experts - to design and develop bi-directional AC/DC converters for motor drive and power generation applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop advanced electrical components, equipment, and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Perform analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design, including testing, analysis, and modeling.
- Develop control schemes, firmware, software, and magnetic designs, as well as simulations and specifications.
- Design solutions addressing EMI/C, electrical isolation, lightning protection, thermal management, shock/vibration, and packaging challenges.
- Create and maintain documentation to support production, including test procedures, records, bills of materials, interface control documents (ICDs), specification control documents (SCDs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and production support materials.
- Provide field support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically 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.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with demonstrated experience applying them across a range of technical challenges.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic environment, organize and coordinate work phases, and develop solutions for complex problems independently or with guidance.
- Skilled in documenting findings, communicating results to engineering teams, and delivering technical presentations.
- Experience coordinating segments of projects and interacting with customers or internal teams on technical issues.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to develop designs or modifications under general supervision.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with high-voltage power semiconductors in high-voltage (>400V) and high-power (>50kW) applications.
- Familiarity with control algorithms for bi-directional power conversion systems, including techniques such as field-oriented control (FOC) and actual implementations.
- Proficiency in hybrid electric powertrain engineering.
- Experience with thermal management of high-power electronic systems.
- Knowledge of high-voltage, high-capacity lithium-ion battery systems.
- Working experience in aerospace environments with standards such as DO-160, DO-311, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-704F.
- Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar software for modeling power electronics systems.
Job Category
Engineering
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
98,100
Pay Range High
171,398
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Yes
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Department in Poway, CA (San Diego). This opportunity involves working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers—including electrical, control, mechanical, and other cross-functional experts - to design and develop bi-directional AC/DC converters for motor drive and power generation applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop advanced electrical components, equipment, and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Perform analog, digital, and power conversion circuit design, including testing, analysis, and modeling.
- Develop control schemes, firmware, software, and magnetic designs, as well as simulations and specifications.
- Design solutions addressing EMI/C, electrical isolation, lightning protection, thermal management, shock/vibration, and packaging challenges.
- Create and maintain documentation to support production, including test procedures, records, bills of materials, interface control documents (ICDs), specification control documents (SCDs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and production support materials.
- Provide field support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically 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.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with demonstrated experience applying them across a range of technical challenges.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts in a dynamic environment, organize and coordinate work phases, and develop solutions for complex problems independently or with guidance.
- Skilled in documenting findings, communicating results to engineering teams, and delivering technical presentations.
- Experience coordinating segments of projects and interacting with customers or internal teams on technical issues.
- Innovative mindset with the ability to develop designs or modifications under general supervision.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with high-voltage power semiconductors in high-voltage (>400V) and high-power (>50kW) applications.
- Familiarity with control algorithms for bi-directional power conversion systems, including techniques such as field-oriented control (FOC) and actual implementations.
- Proficiency in hybrid electric powertrain engineering.
- Experience with thermal management of high-power electronic systems.
- Knowledge of high-voltage, high-capacity lithium-ion battery systems.
- Working experience in aerospace environments with standards such as DO-160, DO-311, MIL-STD-810F, and MIL-STD-704F.
- Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or similar software for modeling power electronics systems.
Job Category
Engineering
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
98,100
Pay Range High
171,398
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
Yes
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret
Search Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
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- Apple53
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product design engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience with design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly principles
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Experience taking products from concept through production release
- Knowledge of materials selection, tolerance analysis, and supplier communication
Tips for Your Product Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DFM depth
Most product design engineer postings screen for design-for-manufacturability experience, not just CAD skills. Call out specific tolerances you've held, materials you've specified, and how your designs changed between prototype and production to make that experience concrete.
Showcase your portfolio with real constraints
Hiring managers want to see how you handled trade-offs, not just polished renders. Include cost targets you hit, mass or envelope constraints you worked within, and any DFT or DFA changes made after supplier feedback. Process beats aesthetics here.
Filter openings by industry vertical first
Product design engineer roles in medical devices require design controls and FDA familiarity, while consumer electronics roles prioritize BOM cost and cycle time. Applying across every vertical dilutes your pitch, so target one or two where your materials and compliance background is strongest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for a take-home design exercise
Many product design engineer interviews include a timed design challenge covering assembly, tolerancing, or material selection. Practice narrating your decision logic out loud, because interviewers care as much about your trade-off reasoning as they do about the final sketch or model.
Negotiate relocation and prototype access
Beyond base compensation, ask about lab access, prototyping budgets, and travel to suppliers or contract manufacturers. These resources directly affect your ability to do the job and are often negotiable at the offer stage before headcount is locked.
Product Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product design engineers?
The companies hiring the most product design engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Capital One, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings tend to cluster at hardware-focused companies in consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device sectors.
How many product design engineer jobs are remote?
About 53% of product design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though fully remote positions are less common than in software roles because hands-on lab and prototyping work often requires on-site presence. Systems and documentation-heavy roles, such as sustaining engineering and release engineering, tend to offer the most schedule flexibility.
How do you become a product design engineer?
Most product design engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a closely related field, then build CAD proficiency in tools like SolidWorks or Creo through coursework or internships. Gaining hands-on experience with prototyping, GD&T, and design reviews, either in an internship or a junior role, is the fastest way to qualify for full-time positions. A portfolio showing real product development work, including design iterations and manufacturing feedback, strengthens every application.
Can you get a product design engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level product design engineer roles exist, especially at companies that run structured new-grad programs in consumer electronics, automotive, and contract manufacturing. The strongest candidates without professional experience show a portfolio of personal or academic projects that reached physical prototypes, demonstrate CAD proficiency in an industry-standard tool, and can speak to material choices and manufacturing constraints they worked through during the project.
What does the product design engineer interview process look like?
Most product design engineer interviews start with a recruiter screen covering background and role fit, followed by a technical phone or video interview focused on CAD experience, DFM principles, and materials knowledge. Later rounds typically include a portfolio review where you walk through a past project in detail, and many companies add a take-home or on-site design exercise. Final rounds often involve conversations with cross-functional partners such as manufacturing, systems, or program management.
Where can I find and apply to product design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to product design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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