Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Manassas, VA
Salary
$100,219–$111,180 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Electrical Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Electrical Design Engineer The Electrical Design Engineer joins the engineering team to develop military-grade electronics for the Common Weapon Launcher system. This role involves developing and modifying electronics through PCB designs, analyzing analog and digital circuits, and performing signal conditioning and communication interfaces. Daily responsibilities include integrating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical hardware, designing cable assemblies, and performing architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions. The candidate must utilize skills in SPICE analysis, power analysis, and schematic entry using OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition. Required technical competencies include knowledge of RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS interfaces, along with experience using signal generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers. The position requires managing the full engineering development life cycle to solve complex hardware problems for Navy customers.

What you'll do

  • Develop and modify new electronics in the form of PCB designs.
  • Analyze and design analog and digital electronic circuits including signal conditioning and communication interfaces.
  • Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware components.
  • Develop test criteria and assist in the design of hardware test systems.
  • Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions.
  • Generate comprehensive design and interface documentation.
  • Design cable assemblies for military-grade electronics.
  • Develop technical presentations and written communications to explain issues to management and customers.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in a related field with at least 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Experience in analog and digital circuit design, including signal conditioning and communication interfaces like RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS.
  • Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including schematic entry, SPICE analysis, and power analysis.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as signal generators, high-speed oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers.
  • Experience with OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition (preferred); experience with firmware, microcontrollers, or VHDL/Verilog (preferred).

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