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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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As a Senior Principal Electrical-Optics Engineer, you will join the Annapolis Junction team to design, integrate, test, and sustain Free-Space Optical communications systems, modem hardware, and associated development equipment. You will architect printed wiring boards and electro-optical systems incorporating cameras, lasers, fiber-optic links, SFPs, and high-speed digital interfaces operating up to 10 GHz. Your daily work involves performing circuit simulations for signal and power integrity, developing test automation using Python, C, or C++, and conducting root-cause analysis for complex hardware issues. You will utilize tools such as Xpedition, HyperLynx, LTspice, and MATLAB to develop robust systems. This role addresses the technical challenges of creating reliable end-to-end communication links by integrating precision analog circuits, FPGAs, and optical components into mission-critical products while providing technical leadership and mentoring across multiple concurrent programs.
Digital Circuit Design
PCB Layout
OrCAD
Xpedition
PSpice
LTspice
MATLAB
VHDL
FPGA
Signal Conditioning
Power Distribution
Circuit Simulation
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Circuit Design
Analog Electronics
Digital Electronics
Microcontrollers
Signal Processing
EMC
Product Testing
Ethernet
Medical Device Regulations
GxP
ISO
Project Planning
Optical Engineering
Photonics
MATLAB
Python
Signal Processing
Optical Alignment
Imaging Systems
Data Analysis
Laboratory Automation
Optical System Modeling
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Lithography
ISO 9000