Junior Electrical Engineer supporting UAV program

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Manassas, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Electrical Engineer will support a UAV program by designing, analyzing, and verifying a range of circuits, including analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits. The role includes creating electrical schematics, supporting PCB layouts, preparing technical documentation, and conducting module, subsystem, and system testing, validation, and troubleshooting. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to design reviews, help develop and test prototypes, support transition to production, and participate in component and architecture trade studies. The position is fully on-site with the Progeny Manassas, Virginia team at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

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.
• Must meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 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-oriented approach and ability to contribute to collaborative success.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including hands-on debugging capabilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering.
• Effective communication skills, including the 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 detailed 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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