Staff Level Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $149,902–$166,298 / yr
Posted: 65 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $183k

This role $158k

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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $183k 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.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Level Electrical Engineer

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The Staff Level Electrical Engineer joins the Pittsfield Hardware Engineering team to support cross-functional programs as a subject matter expert. This role involves providing technical guidance, supporting estimating efforts, managing project needs, and serving as a senior review authority. Daily responsibilities include emergent troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will utilize expert-level skills in electrical engineering computer-aided design tools, mixed signal circuit analysis, and circuit card schematics. Key competencies include Research & Development experience, component selection, and electronics design architecture. The work focuses on developing practical solutions for national security through research-oriented hardware engineering. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in test and troubleshooting while identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous innovation within complex defense and scientific technology projects.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn?

Median $152150 from 147 postings across 24 companies.

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Skills

Electrical Engineering CAD Mixed Signal Circuit Analysis Circuit Card Schematics Research & Development Electronics Design Component Selection AI Project Management Troubleshooting

What you'll do

Provide subject matter expertise in electrical engineering to support cross-functional teams.
Support estimating efforts and project management needs for various programs.
Provide emergent troubleshooting support for complex hardware projects.
Serve as a senior review authority for engineering designs and technical documentation.
Support process improvement efforts and mentor junior engineers.
Perform mixed signal circuit analysis and design using CAD tools.
Analyze circuit card schematics and conduct advanced testing and troubleshooting.
Drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, and component selection.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 8 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Extensive experience and subject matter expertise in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
Demonstrated project management skills (preferred).
Mentoring and process improvement mindset (preferred).
Expert level understanding of electrical engineering CAD tools and mixed signal circuit analysis/design (preferred).