Sr Principal Electrical Engineer
About The Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical guidance for Countermeasure Launcher and Countermeasure Simulator designs. The engineer will apply technical knowledge to support design decisions and provide insight into foundational circuits and their application across existing designs. The role contributes technical expertise throughout requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test; participates in technical and design reviews; collaborates across engineering disciplines; identifies and communicates technical risks; and supports technical documentation, design data, and test procedures. The position calls for expert understanding of organizational electrical processes throughout a program or project lifecycle, success leading design teams on complex projects, and strong communication and negotiation skills. The engineer is expected to support innovation, pursue ongoing professional development, and identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. This is a hybrid/flexible position. A flexible 9/80 schedule is available, with every other Friday off if desired. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at hire, and U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Expert-level understanding of organizationally defined electrical processes throughout the lifecycle of a program or project.
- Demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to gain support for concepts and ideas.
- Negotiation skills and ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative, creative thinking.
- Experience identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance for Countermeasure Launcher and Countermeasure Simulator designs.
- Apply technical knowledge to support design decisions.
- Provide technical insight into foundational circuits and their application across existing designs.
- Provide technical expertise throughout requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test.
- Participate in technical and design reviews to assess engineering work products.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines to address technical issues and support program objectives.
- Identify and communicate technical risks and support their resolution.
- Support the development and review of technical documentation, design data, and test procedures.
- Lead design teams for complex projects.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Healthcare benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Employee resource and social groups
- Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
