Sr Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•San Diego, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power. Broad range of high performance electro-mechanical and electro-optical components and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, defense, intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance markets. Onsite at our San Diego (Otay Mesa) location. This role is eligible for a referral bonus. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Oral and Written Communication
Analytical Thinking
Circuit Design
Computer Simulation
Design Optimization
Electrical Engineering
Mathematical Analysis
Mathematical Modeling
Programming
Prototyping
Reliability Analysis
Requirements Engineering/Analysis
Research and Development
Schematic Capture
Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments
CAD Software
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs.
Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.
Designs and develops new brushed and multiphase brushless DC electric motors.
Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to planning and execution stage.
Conducts motor performance predictions by analyses of actual data and through the development of design related algorithms in addition to the existing methods.