Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the design, analysis, and testing of underwater acoustic system electrical components
- Design and analyze analog and digital electronic circuits including signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, high-speed digital signaling, and power distribution
- Conduct obsolescence and End-of-Life (EOL) analysis on existing designs; lead component replacement and redesign implementation efforts
- Perform integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical hardware; identify and resolve complex technical issues
- Lead component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions What Sets You Apart: Strong understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
- Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity
- Experience leading a small team of technical personnel
- Proficiency in teaching and mentoring junior engineers
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering
- Effective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearly
- We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences: Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar)
- Working knowledge of digital and networking electronics
- Experience with circuit simulation software (PSpice, LTspice, MATLAB, or similar)
- Experience designing FPGA digital circuits and/or VHDL programming
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles with practical application experience
- Ability to translate system requirements into circuit designs independently
- Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electronic circuits
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, Virginia facility.
Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $130,371.00 - USD $144,630.00 /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! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Job SummaryID: 2026-74179
Job Location: US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
