Advanced Electrical Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Advanced Electrical Engineer in the Progeny Business Area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of submarine acoustic systems. You will directly contribute to the technical success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions of an engineering team advancing the GDMS technical vision, building next generation system components, and fostering innovation. Candidates will have demonstrated recent, relevant technical contributions to previous sensor acoustic electronics.

 We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Schematic and PCB design
• Signal Conditioning
• Analog to Digital converters
• Digital and Networking electronics

Duties and Tasks:

• Analyze and design analog and digital electronic circuits including signal conditioning, power, analog-to-digital conversion, and network communication applicable to acoustic hydrophone systems.
• Design, analyze, and test underwater acoustic systems.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware.
• Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems including test software applications.
• Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions.
• Perform solder rework of prototype circuit card assemblies.
• Perform obsolescence and EOL analysis on existing designs, address and replace flagged components, and implement redesigns when necessary.
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer.
• Generate design and interface documentation. Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation and test phases.
• Design and build prototype cable assemblies.

What sets you apart:  

• Must have past Electrical Engineering experience in Analog to Digital (A/D) conversion with Digital Network interface
• Experience with circuit simulation utilizing software such as Pspice or LTspice
• Experienced with both FPGA digital circuits as well as VHDL programming
• Proficiency in all phases of PCB design including creation of high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry (OrCAD Capture experience a plus), and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.
• Experience in analog and digital circuit design including signal integrity principles.
• Competency in reading and comprehending system and derived requirement in order to drive circuit design
• Advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics
• Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience
• Motivated to drive innovation through architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Knowledge of common communication interfaces such as: Ethernet, RS-485, USB, CAN bus, LVDS, and protocols such as TCP and UDP
• Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) and electronics design that will meet down-grading requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with MATLAB programming a plus.

Our Commitment to You:

• 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
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 
Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans