Advanced Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Manassas, VA
Salary
$124,216–$137,803 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $131k
$116k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $131,200–$188,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Advanced Electrical Engineer

As an Advanced Electrical Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics for the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) Navy program. Your daily responsibilities involve developing and modifying existing electronics through PCB designs, designing cable assemblies, and generating comprehensive design and interface documentation. To succeed in this role, you will utilize electrical engineering computer-aided design tools and perform mixed signal circuit analysis and design. The position requires expertise in FPGA/VHDL, as well as experience in research and development activities including concept, modeling, prototyping, and testing. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting, reading circuit card schematics, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement. This role focuses on solving complex hardware challenges within the defense sector by innovating around design architectures and component selection.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop new electronics and modify existing designs in the form of PCB layouts.
  • Design complex cable assemblies for military-grade systems.
  • Generate comprehensive design and interface documentation for hardware components.
  • Perform mixed signal circuit analysis and design using electrical engineering CAD tools.
  • Conduct research, development, modeling, prototyping, and testing for new electronics.
  • Troubleshoot and test hardware based on circuit card schematics.
  • Drive innovation in design architectures, component selection, and electronics manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Must possess a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Experience with FPGA/VHDL and designing or modifying PCB designs is preferred.
  • Proficiency in electrical engineering CAD tools and mixed signal circuit analysis/design is preferred.
  • Experience in R&D including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing is preferred.
  • Ability to generate design documentation, design cable assemblies, and troubleshoot circuit card schematics.

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