Electrical Engineer (75-80% Travel, Remote Option)
About The Position
As an Electrical Engineer in this unique role, you’ll help engineer the brains behind the brawn for ships, submarines, undersea networks and other advanced defense systems. You will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for design, simulation, testing, and validation of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits to bring products from concept to production. We encourage you to apply if you’d like to experience a variety of different product families and locations . We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Altium Designer experience Power electronics and/or high-speed digital design and signal integrity Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT) What you'll experience: Design and develop analog and digital circuits for new products and system enhancements Perform schematic capture and collaborate with PCB layout engineers Conduct simulations and circuit analysis using tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PSpice Evaluate and select electronic components for performance, cost, and availability Build and test prototypes; troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level Ensure compliance with industry standards and EMC/EMI requirements Support design verification, validation testing, and regulatory certification processes Document designs, specifications, and test reports Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing What sets you apart: Proficiency with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer , OrCAD, KiCad, etc.) Solid understanding of analog and digital design principles Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, etc.) Ability to read and interpret datasheets, technical documents, and standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Our Commitment to You: 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 Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) 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 Workplace Options: This is a remote-optional position, with up to 80% travel required to support work at various GDMS sites . When not supporting work at other sites, you will be a part of the McLeansville, NC engineering team. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
- Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
- 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.
- Proficiency with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Altium Designer , OrCAD, KiCad, etc.)
- Solid understanding of analog and digital design principles
- Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret datasheets, technical documents, and standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Nice To Haves
- Altium Designer experience
- Power electronics and/or high-speed digital design and signal integrity
- Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital circuits for new products and system enhancements
- Perform schematic capture and collaborate with PCB layout engineers
- Conduct simulations and circuit analysis using tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PSpice
- Evaluate and select electronic components for performance, cost, and availability
- Build and test prototypes; troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and EMC/EMI requirements
- Support design verification, validation testing, and regulatory certification processes
- Document designs, specifications, and test reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing
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
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
