Senior Electrical Engineer

Posted Date 17 hours ago(7/21/2026 10:46 AM)
ID
2026-73695
Job Location
US-NJ-Florham Park
Required Clearance
Top Secret
Category
Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type
Full Time
Hiring Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

 

As an electrical engineer for GDMS, you will be part of a team that designs and improves new capabilities that improve our nation's national security. Our organization conducts R&D activities, bringing new concepts and products to our customers. We solve unique challenges that are often not seen in the commercial world, with agile teams that move on timelines that are much quicker than typical defense contractors.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have the following skills or experiences:

  • Breadth in electronic circuit design, including high-voltage power design and/or high-speed communications
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to solve unique and nontraditional problems
  • Familiarity interfacing with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams

 

What sets you apart:  

  • Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
  • Not afraid to leverage AI tools to improve efficiency of design and review activities
  • Expert level understanding of electrical engineering and mixed Signal circuit analysis/design
  • Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics
  • 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

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 requires regular periods of onsite work, with occasional work from home and a flexible work schedule as program requirements permit.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $172,388.00 - USD $181,815.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

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!


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