Electrostatic Discharge Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

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About The Position

The Electromagnetics group is seeking an engineer interested in electrostatic discharge (ESD) to support the company-wide ESD control program. The role helps ensure that electrical systems across submarine platforms meet performance, reliability, and compliance objectives. The engineer will assist with developing and implementing ESD requirements, evaluating equipment that may have been affected by ESD events, and conducting root-cause analysis when needed. The role also involves ESD classification testing, providing on-site deck-plate support for ESD issues, and performing circuit-level analysis of integrated-circuit susceptibility. Candidates should be motivated to learn about ESD concepts, relevant industry standards, and the effects of ESD on system-level performance in complex electrical and electronic systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics by May 2027.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to function successfully in team environments.

Nice To Haves

• Practical or theoretical ESD experience, particularly with requirements associated with ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61000-4-2, MIL-STD-1686, and MIL-HDBK-263.
• Fundamental understanding of basic electrical concepts, including circuits, components, grounding, and bonding.
• Experience with integrated-circuit behavior, component-level failure modes, circuit-level analysis, system reliability considerations, and ESD models such as Human Body Model, Charge Device Model, and Machine Model.
• Ability to multitask and function independently without significant oversight.
• Motivation to learn about ESD concepts, relevant industry standards, and ESD effects on system-level performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the company-wide ESD control program.
• Assist with developing and implementing ESD requirements.
• Support technical evaluations of equipment that may have been impacted by ESD events.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis when needed.
• Participate in ESD classification testing.
• Provide deck-plate support for ESD issues or concerns as they arise.
• Perform circuit-level analysis of integrated-circuit susceptibility.

What This Job Offers

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