Junior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of 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.
- Solid understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
- Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity
- Team player who contributes to collaborative success
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering
- Effective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearly
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with electronics simulation tools (LTSpice or similar)
- Experience with PCB design tools (OrCAD, Xpedition or similar)
- Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal/function generators, logic analyzers, electronic loads, volt/amp/ohm meters)
- Familiarity with FPGA, microcontrollers and embedded programming
- Experience supporting systems through verification and/or qualification testing
- Knowledge of component derating and reliability analysis
Responsibilities
- Perform circuit design, analysis, and verification for a variety of circuit types, including analog, digital, mixed-signal and power
- Create detailed electrical schematics, support PCB layouts, and generate comprehensive technical documentation
- Perform module, subsystem and system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure performance requirements are met
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger system architectures
- Participate in and contribute meaningfully to design reviews
- Support prototype development, testing, and transition to production
- Assist with component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal solutions
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
