Advanced Electrical Engineer - Production Test & Troubleshooting

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Canonsburg, PA

7d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Electrical Engineer - Production Test & Troubleshooting in the Torpdeo Systems Group is responsible for applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering to develop, test, and implement electrical components, equipment, and systems. The role involves participating in requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification processes, as well as supporting technical reviews and root cause analysis. The Engineer works within defined processes and collaborates with project leaders, program managers, and external customers. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between. It’s an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it’s an equally exceptional opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required and preferred at time of hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Expert-level component and system-level troubleshooting with demonstrated root cause analysis experience.
Experience developing, maintaining, and improving automated production test systems and test fixtures.
Proven ability to integrate, verify, and debug complex electronic systems in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proficient using electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed Signal circuit analysis/design.
Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading circuit card schematics.
Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

Component-Level Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.
Automated Test System Development
Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, NI hardware, PXI, data acquisition, instrumentation, and custom test fixtures.
Systems Integration & Verification
Experience with hardware/software integration, communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-422/485), and environmental testing.
Habitually ahead of technology trends
Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing

Responsibilities

Apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to develop, test, and implement electrical components, equipment, and systems.
Participate in requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification processes.
Support technical reviews and root cause analysis.
Work within defined processes and collaborate with project leaders, program managers, and external customers.
Diagnose failures on analog, digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal circuits.
Isolate failures to the component, assembly, or system level.
Design, integrate, and maintain production test equipment.
Develop test strategies that improve throughput and defect detection.
Bring up complex electronic systems and troubleshoot interface issues.
Validate requirements and investigate intermittent failures.
Support production lines, analyze yield issues, perform corrective actions, review schematics, and drive continuous improvement.
Drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.