About this role
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer (EE) or Materials Scientist (MS) to join our High Voltage Science and Capacitors Department located in Rancho Bernardo. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and an eagerness to work with high-voltage, pulsed-power capacitors in a fast-paced, research and development (R&D) environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Executes experiments planned and documented by engineering staff.
- Assists with planning, preparing, and documenting experimental activities.
- Performs laboratory testing and characterization of experimental high-voltage capacitors and dielectric materials, including polymers and insulating fluids.
- Produces small-scale dielectric-material test samples for evaluation.
- Documents test results and assists with analysis of tested devices and materials.
- Helps maintain and develop laboratory and high-voltage test equipment.
- Follows established laboratory, high-voltage, and workplace safety procedures, as well as applicable regulations.
- Assists with preparing electronic and hard-copy reports, records, diagrams, and charts.
- Participates in the day-to-day activities of the assigned functional area and assists with routine and non-routine technical tasks.
- Applies academic knowledge to analyze data, investigate issues, and support the resolution of technical problems.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- 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
- Desired Skills: Experience with one or more of the following: Python, MATLAB, C#, or C/C++. Coursework, laboratory experience, or project experience involving high-voltage engineering, pulse-power engineering, electrical testing, dielectric materials, or related areas. Experience collecting, analyzing, and documenting experimental data.
- Candidates will be required to commit to the 10 week program, two sessions available beginning June 1, 2027 or June 21, 2027.
- Requires active enrollment and Currently enrolled as a junior- or senior-level undergraduate student, or graduate student, at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants who will have completed their undergraduate degree by the time the internship program would begin, must be planning to continue in a graduate program immediately following the conclusion of the internship program.
- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
- Ability to complete required high-voltage and laboratory safety training and to work safely in a laboratory environment
- 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately.
- Ability to follow general and detailed instructions as well as organizational policies and procedures.
- Basic communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interface with internal professionals.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Basic computer skills.
- This position pays at an hourly rate of $30.00 - $32.00/hr., depending on your specific field of study and the number of college years completed.