Advanced Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an electrical engineer in General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Space, Cyber & Intelligence Systems Engineering Support Group, you will join a cross-functional team providing EMI/EMC, EME, and TEMPEST support across multiple programs. As part of the EMC/TEMPEST Group, you will perform design, analysis, and testing for space hardware and systems, secure network and voice products, tactical communications systems, and ruggedized communications and computer equipment for military applications.

The position is 100% on-site at the GDMS Scottsdale Facility. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at hire, and the candidate must be able to acquire Top Secret clearance within a reasonable time after hire. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire; ability to acquire Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.
• Proficiency using electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed-signal circuit analysis and design.
• Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading circuit card schematics.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), including EMI/EMC.
• Experience providing EMI/EMC design support for compliance with military and space standards.
• Experience with design reviews and guidance on filters, RF shielding, EMI gaskets, transient protection, and cable design and shielding.
• Experience with transient protection for HEMP, lightning, and electrostatic discharge threats.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS and EMC Plus.
• Experience generating EMI/EMC control plans, test plans and procedures, and test reports.
• Hands-on experience performing EMI/EMC testing to MIL-STD-461 and using NEXIO BAT-EMC, EMC32, or TILE! software.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware problems and recommending cost-effective solutions with minimal design impact.
• Experience with TEMPEST and RED/BLACK isolation design.
• Research and development experience spanning concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing.
• Habitually staying ahead of technology trends and motivation to drive innovation in design.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMI/EMC, EME, and TEMPEST support to multiple programs.
• Perform design, analysis, and testing for space hardware and systems, secure network and voice products, tactical communications systems, and ruggedized military communications and computer equipment.
• Provide EMI/EMC design support for compliance with military and space standards.
• Participate in design reviews and provide design guidance on filters, RF shielding, EMI gaskets, transient protection, and cable design and shielding.
• Recommend transient protection devices for electromagnetic threats, including HEMP, lightning, and electrostatic discharge.
• Generate EMI/EMC control plans, test plans and procedures, and test reports.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461.
• Troubleshoot hardware problems and recommend cost-effective solutions with minimal design impact.
• Contribute to innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior