Job Description

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.

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. 

GA-EMS has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer - Radiation Detection with the Radiation Monitoring Systems team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Our team designs and maintains mechanical, electrical, and software systems used in nuclear power plants across the world to detect and monitor radiation. This role will oversee the nuclear engineering aspects associated with the detectors in addition to serving as a lead in several other engineering disciplines. It will involve both supporting upgrades and troubleshooting of installed customer equipment, as well as developing new designs.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead as a subject matter expert for radiation detection and theory within the organization
• Support manufacturing and testing of radiation monitoring systems
• Train and mentor more junior engineers and drive knowledge documentation and transfer
• Scope out and prepare proposals in response to customer requests, including identifying potential engineering solutions and building basis of estimates
• Drive updates to existing designs to address obsolescence through a formal engineering design review process.
• Develop and communicate new designs for radiation monitoring systems in accordance with customer requirements.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on a regular basis, including representing the company at conferences and trade shows
• Represent the organization as a technical contact for customer technical questions/troubleshooting.  
• Support internal and external audits of our nuclear quality program
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate work to adhere to budget and schedule.
• Support the calibration of radiation detectors.
• Perform advanced calculations and modeling to define detector capabilities and specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.  Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

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 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. 
• Postgraduate Degree in Nuclear Engineering is desired.
• Must have a thorough understanding of radiation detection concepts, principles, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Experience with other engineering disciplines
• Familiarity with the applications of radiation detection/monitoring systems in industry. Experience with health physics is a plus.
• Familiarity with MCNP and other relevant engineering modeling software
• Familiarity with the formal Engineering Change Management processes. Experience with Windchill is a plus.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Able to work extended hours as required.