• Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of power electronics for all product lines and technology areas.  These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites and space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing. 
• Generate electrical architecture solutions for new project needs, perform engineering analyses for systems, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort resource plans, tasking, and schedules. 
• Responsible for the planning, managing and technical performance of one or more significant engineering units through all phases of assigned project(s) from inception through completion. 
• Participate with technical staff, program managers and executive management to develop and implement current, annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business and financial objectives for the unit(s). 
• May be responsible for decisions that have an extended impact on outcomes where erroneous decisions could result in critical delays and modifications to projects.
• Participate in and coordinate the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, testing, and integration.  
• Interact with management and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and contractual clarification. 
• Act as primary contact for engineering activities.  
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s). 
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by directing and participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent. 
• Identify engineering issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying contract specifications. 
• Participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. 
• Participate with Group management in pursuing business partnerships, alliances, and joint ventures that enhance the capabilities of the Group/Company. 
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects and interact with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned or required. 

• Typically 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance is required.
• Required Experience:  Power Electronics; both analog and digital circuit design. 
• Desirable Experience:  Power systems; power supplies; multiphase DC-to-DC converters; embedded controls in power electronics; digital or microprocessor control of power supplies; guiding a design through development and into production; familiarity with DoD technical review process (at a minimum, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, RF, laser, and optical is required. 
• Desired Skills (ranked high to low):  PowerPoint Engineering; Microsoft Project; PCB Design Software (e.g. Altium Designer); SPICE circuit design, modeling, and simulation tools; power supply and power system design tools (e.g. MATLAB Simulink, PLEXIM PLECS, Ridleyworks); HyperLynx Signal/Power Integrity tools. 
• Demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice as well as comprehensive project management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones. 
• Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems. 
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives. 
• Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. 
• Able to work extended hours and travel as required. 
• The submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Top Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes