Electromagnetics & High Frequency Power Electronics Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • McLeansville, NC

1d • $142,696 - $158,303

About The Position

As an Electromagnetics & High Frequency Power Electronics Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will join a cross-functional team developing smaller, more efficient high-voltage power supplies for subsea communication systems. The role focuses on electromagnetics, custom high-frequency magnetics, resonant power conversion, and high-voltage isolation design. You will apply electromagnetic analysis and finite element simulation to design magnetic components and optimize performance before hardware is built, while accounting for high-frequency losses, thermal behavior, winding effects, leakage inductance, capacitance, and EMI/EMC.

The position also involves designing and optimizing resonant LC tank circuits, integrating transformer and resonant-network behavior, and tuning systems for zero-voltage or zero-current switching to improve efficiency. The successful candidate will identify opportunities to use AI for continuous improvement and innovation. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire; U.S. citizenship is required.

The position is fully onsite or hybrid/flex at the McLeansville Design Center. A flexible 9/80 schedule, including every other Friday off, is available if desired. The estimated annual salary range is $142,696–$158,303, with actual pay varying based on experience and other factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field, plus 8 or more years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 6 or more years of job-related experience.
• At least 5 years of direct experience in high-frequency magnetics design and resonant power electronics.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Custom magnetics design experience.
• Experience with resonant converter topologies such as LLC and SRC.
• Finite element analysis experience with ANSYS Maxwell or COMSOL.
• High-voltage isolation design experience.
• EMI/EMC experience.
• Defense or aerospace background.
• Experience with wide-bandgap devices such as SiC and GaN.
• Hands-on magnetics characterization experience.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electromagnetics or Power Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop smaller, more efficient high-voltage power supplies for subsea communication systems.
• Design custom high-frequency power transformers for high-voltage isolated applications.
• Apply finite element analysis to simulate magnetic fields and support custom magnetics design.
• Manage core loss, copper loss, and thermal behavior at high frequencies.
• Select and apply suitable core materials, including ferrite, nanocrystalline, and amorphous materials.
• Design transformer windings to mitigate skin and proximity effects.
• Control leakage inductance and interwinding capacitance in high-voltage designs.
• Design and optimize LC tank circuits for resonant power conversion.
• Analyze transformer and resonant-network interactions and tune designs for zero-voltage switching and zero-current switching.
• Analyze and manage frequency-dependent behavior across load and input-voltage ranges.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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