Lead Electrical Engineer, Sonar Programs

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Manassas, VA
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$164,892–$182,928 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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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 · Lead Electrical Engineer, Sonar Programs

Lead Electrical Engineer - Sonar Programs serves as a lead member of a cross-functional team within the Progeny Systems Business Area. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining electronics for advanced acoustic systems, including active sonar transmission, sensor reception, and processing technologies. Responsibilities include performing technical analyses for electrical systems, managing requirements, conducting trade studies, and mentoring junior engineers. Day-to-day tasks involve creating design documentation, troubleshooting hardware, and coordinating with production teams to resolve deficiencies. The position requires expertise in FPGA and embedded systems, analog signal conditioning, power electronics, and network communications. Candidates must be proficient in ECAD tools and electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. This role specifically addresses the technical challenges of developing advanced acoustic hydrophone systems and next-generation sonar technologies for critical mission applications.

What you'll do

  • Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership for the electrical engineering team.
  • Perform technical analyses for electrical systems including concept, requirements, design, integration, and lifecycle maintenance.
  • Conduct electrical requirements analysis, functional analysis, trade studies, and interface definition studies.
  • Create and maintain electrical work products such as plans, specifications, schematics, and design documentation.
  • Design and analyze analog and digital electronics including power, signal conditioning, and embedded processing for acoustic systems.
  • Perform hands-on integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical hardware.
  • Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems and software applications.
  • Resolve hardware deficiencies and manage end-of-life component issues by identifying suitable alternatives.

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, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
  • 8+ years of job-related experience if holding a Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in team leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Proficiency in ECAD tools, simulation software, and electrical test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
  • Knowledge of FPGA, embedded systems, analog signal conditioning, power electronics, and network communications (preferred).
  • Knowledge of sonar/acoustic applications, digital engineering concepts, or AI application for innovation (preferred).

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