Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Manassas, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a junior- to mid-level Electrical Design Engineer with 2 or more years of technical experience to join the engineering team developing military-grade electronics for the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system. The position is based on-site at the company’s Manassas, Virginia location. The work includes designing and developing electronics and printed circuit boards, analyzing and testing electrical hardware, and documenting and communicating technical solutions to program management and the Navy customer.

A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree plus at least 6 months of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of technical experience is sought for this junior- to mid-level role.
• Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases.
• Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS.
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience using lab equipment, including signal generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers.
• Proficiency in PCB design phases, including high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry, and collaboration with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, and fitment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition experience.
• Experience with firmware or microcontrollers.
• Experience with VHDL or Verilog.

Responsibilities

• Develop new electronics and modify existing electronics through PCB designs.
• Analyze and design analog and digital electronic circuits, including analog signal conditioning and communication interfaces.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware.
• Develop test criteria and assist in designing test systems.
• Conduct component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions.
• Design hardware and electronics using commercial and industry components and technologies.
• Generate design and interface documentation.
• Design cable assemblies.
• Prepare technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications explaining technical issues to program management and the Navy customer.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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