Senior Electronics Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bethesda, MD
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $117k
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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $146,500–$186,988 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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 · Senior Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer Senior will join the engineering team to perform electrical system design, including printed circuit board design and simulation using Altium, Eagle, and LTSpice. The role involves developing software and firmware for hardware communication and testing using Matlab, Python, C, and C++. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting diagnostic testing, performing routine preventative maintenance, and executing hardware rework on cable assemblies and surface mount boards. The candidate will manage system documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials while performing data acquisition and signal analysis to evaluate performance. Technical requirements include proficiency in electronic circuitry, troubleshooting mixed-signal hardware with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers. This role addresses technical challenges within the controls and acoustics domain, requiring expertise in electronics design, testing, and hardware maintenance to ensure reliable system functionality and performance.

What you'll do

  • Design electrical systems including printed circuit board design and simulation using tools like Altium, Eagle, or LTSpice.
  • Develop software and firmware in Matlab, Python, C, or C++ to support hardware communication and testing.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspection, and hardware rework on electronic components and cable assemblies.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Execute component test plans and perform data acquisition and signal analysis to evaluate hardware performance.
  • Conduct benchtop diagnostic testing and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline from an ABET Accredited Institution.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in electronics design, testing, or hardware maintenance.
  • Experience with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and signal processing/analysis.
  • Proficiency in circuit board design and simulation using tools like Altium, Eagle, or LTSpice.
  • Ability to develop software or firmware for hardware communication using Matlab, Python, C, or C++.
  • Experience performing benchtop diagnostic testing and root-cause analysis using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
  • Controls and acoustics experience (preferred).

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