General Dynamics

Electrical Engineer – Entry Level

General Dynamics$77K — $86K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred
  • Familiarity with AC/DC system power distribution designs
  • Knowledge of MS Visio for design work
  • Understanding of hardware development lifecycle
  • Communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design mission-critical systems
  • Analyze requirements and develop system power schematics
  • Design interconnect systems and cabling
  • Support hardware integration, testing, and qualification
  • Contribute to the development of land and airborne systems

Benefits

  • Exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning
  • Research-oriented work with award-winning teams
  • Flexible schedules, including 9/80 work option
  • Competitive benefits package, including 401k matching and paid parental leave
  • Health and wellness programs and employee resource groups
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.] Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer- Entry Level, you will be a key part of a cross-functional team responsible for designing complex and mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to develop/learn all program phases, including requirements analysis, system power schematic and interconnect design, cabling and wire harness design and routing activities, and supporting the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop systems that meet our customers high expectations. In this role, you will primarily support the Land and Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and communication network systems, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills, experiences or desire to learn: designing AC/DC System level Power distribution schematics and Signal Interconnects, cabling and wiring harness designs using MS Visio.  Circuit breaker scheduling and system load balancing of Single-phase and 3PH power systems.  Power and Signal cabling and Wire Run List design.  VPX backplane connectivity design.  Working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.

 

What sets you apart:  

  • High Level understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
  • Some experience/knowlegde with EMI cable and wiring harness design
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio for Engineering drawing designs
  • Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading System level Power schematics and Interconnects
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. Some program assignments will require an on-site presence. While on-site, you will be a part of our Taunton, Massachusetts facility. We invite you to learn more about us and apply at: GDMS Careers #LI-Hybrid.

Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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