Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a junior- to mid-level Electrical Engineer to join the engineering team developing military-grade electronics for the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system. The role involves designing and modifying electronics, developing and testing electrical hardware, and producing technical documentation and recommendations for program management and the Navy customer. The position is 100% on-site at the Manassas, Virginia location. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
- Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants are subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases.
- Working knowledge of common 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 all phases of PCB design, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
- Experience with firmware or microcontrollers.
- Experience with VHDL or Verilog.
Responsibilities
- Develop new 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 with the design of test systems.
- Perform component and architecture trade studies to identify optimal system solutions and design hardware and electronics using commercial and industry components and technologies.
- Generate design and interface documentation.
- Design cable assemblies.
- Develop 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
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
