Electrical Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Marion, VA

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About The Position

We will consider talented applicants with relevant academic and/or employment experience related to the duties listed below. Multidisciplinary background, such as composites, servo motion control, and materials are a definite plus. This position will require UScitizenship for consideration and will require security clearance. Current US security clearance is a plus.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Electromagnetic Design & Analysis:
Radome and antenna design and performance evaluation, including signature control
Simulation code development & commercial code (HFSS, CST, FEKO) application
RF Testing:
Dielectric material measurement – dielectric constant and loss tangent.
Radome wall measurements – transmission and reflection.
Radome acceptance testing: transmission, beam deflection, polarization effects, null depth, radiation pattern.
Test system design and implementation.
Manufacturing:
Support development of new materials and processes (e.g., additive manufacturing)
Evaluate RF performance impact of repairs and manufacturing tolerances
Leadership:
Opportunity to lead small teams on tasks, offer electrical design support for projects and to interface with customers.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Also requires one year of experience, or a Master's degree.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor of science in electrical engineering or physics with emphasis in electromagnetics.
• US Citizenship
• Excellent teamwork and personal skills, ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinaryenvironment
• Demonstrate personal initiative & ownership, recommend alternative solutions when

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Ph.D. in electrical engineering with focus in analytic & numerical
• Current or previous security clearance – SECRET & above.
• Previous work experience in design and measurement of radomes or the related fields of antennas, microwave networks, or optics.
• Laboratory experience with RF test equipment and techniques.
• Experience with RF test ranges for antennas/radomes/RCS evaluation.
• Familiarity with composite and additive manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Radome and antenna design and performance evaluation, including signature control
• Simulation code development & commercial code (HFSS, CST, FEKO) application
• Dielectric material measurement – dielectric constant and loss tangent.
• Radome wall measurements – transmission and reflection.
• Radome acceptance testing: transmission, beam deflection, polarization effects, null depth, radiation pattern.
• Test system design and implementation.
• Support development of new materials and processes (e.g., additive manufacturing)
• Evaluate RF performance impact of repairs and manufacturing tolerances
• Opportunity to lead small teams on tasks, offer electrical design support for projects and to interface with customers.

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees