Junior Electrical Engineer supporting UAV program

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

8d•$104,923 - $116,398•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Electrical Engineer will support a UAV program by designing, analyzing, and verifying a range of electrical circuits, including analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits. The role includes producing electrical schematics, supporting PCB layouts, and preparing technical documentation. The engineer will test, validate, and troubleshoot modules, subsystems, and systems; collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into larger architectures; and contribute to design reviews. The position also supports prototype development, testing, transition to production, and component and architecture trade studies. This role is fully on-site with the Progeny Manassas, Virginia team. A Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified access.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Solid understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies.
Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity.
Collaborative team skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including hands-on debugging capabilities.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering.
Effective communication skills and ability to present technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronics simulation tools such as LTSpice or similar.
Experience with PCB design tools such as OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar.
Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal/function generators, logic analyzers, electronic loads, and 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 analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits.
Create electrical schematics, support PCB layouts, and generate 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 to design reviews.
Support prototype development, testing, and transition to production.
Assist with component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal solutions.