Electrical Integration Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

20h

About The Position

As an Electrical Integration Engineer, you'll be a growing member of a cross-functional team responsible for the design, integration, and test of electrical infrastructure, with a focus on cable plant architecture supporting embedded and mission-critical hardware. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering processes, standards, and best practices
• Eagerness to learn how platform-level requirements translate into electrical designs
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable drawings
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for troubleshooting across integrated electrical environments
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to collaborate across mechanical, software, and systems engineering disciplines
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or coursework in cable plant design and documentation
• Foundational understanding of electrical integration concepts
• Familiarity with harness and wiring design tools such as CREO, Capital, or similar
• Basic understanding of connector and interface concepts
• Coursework or experience in signal integrity and power distribution
• Exposure to electrical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
• Exposure to or interest in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and electrical interface management

Responsibilities

• Design, integration, and test of electrical infrastructure
• Focus on cable plant architecture supporting embedded and mission-critical hardware

Benefits

• 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 (9/80 schedule), if desired
• Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

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