Senior Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Florham Park, NJ
Salary
$172,388–$181,815 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $177k
$121k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $137,700–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $177k versus about $157k 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 · Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the GD Mission Systems team, you will contribute to research and development activities aimed at creating new capabilities for national security. You will work on an agile team to solve unique, non-traditional problems by designing and improving electronic circuit architectures, including high-voltage power design and high-speed communications. Your daily responsibilities involve leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and collaborating with software, mechanical, and systems engineering departments. The role requires expert-level knowledge of mixed signal circuit analysis and design, as well as proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics. You will utilize AI tools to enhance design efficiency while navigating advanced research environments. Key technical competencies include expertise in component selection, electronics design, and the ability to manage complex hardware projects within a fast-paced defense research context.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $150000 from 97 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and improve new capabilities to enhance national security.
  • Perform R&D activities to bring new concepts and products to customers.
  • Design electronic circuits, including high-voltage power and high-speed communications.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to solve unique and nontraditional engineering problems.
  • Interface with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams on complex projects.
  • Drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
  • Perform test, troubleshooting, and analysis of circuit card schematics.
  • Utilize AI tools to improve the efficiency of design and review activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in electronic circuit design, including high-voltage power design and/or high-speed communications.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to solve unique and nontraditional problems.
  • Familiarity interfacing with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
  • Expert level understanding of electrical engineering and mixed signal circuit analysis/design (preferred).
  • Advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics with R&D experience (preferred).

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