General Dynamics

Electromagnetics & High Frequency Power Electronics Engineer

General Dynamics$142K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years directly related experience required; 6 years with Master's degree.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance necessity.
  • Must obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance post-hire.
  • Experience in high frequency magnetics design and resonant power electronics is essential.
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and practical applications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop smaller, efficient high voltage power supplies for subsea communication systems.
  • Design custom high frequency power transformers for HV applications.
  • Perform finite element analysis for magnetic field simulation.
  • Analyze and manage electromagnetic interference (EMI) and compatibility (EMC) issues.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI for product improvement and innovation.
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team for optimal product development.
  • Tuning resonant designs for efficiency including zero voltage and current switching.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling options including a 9/80 work schedule.
  • Competitive benefits package with 401k matching and health programs.
  • Paid parental leave and ample time off policies.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
  • Engagement in research-oriented projects enhancing national security.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.  

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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 Electromagnetics & High Frequency Power Electronics Engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing smaller, more efficient high voltage power supplies as part of our subsea communication systems.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Custom magnetics design, resonant converter topologies (LLC, SRC), FEA simulation (ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL), HV isolation design, EMI/EMC. 

Also nice to have are the following: Defense/aerospace background, experience with wide bandgap devices (SiC, GaN), hands-on magnetics characterization experience

 

What sets you apart:  

  • Electromagnetics Foundation

    • Maxwell's equations and their practical application to magnetics and parasitics
    • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for magnetic field simulation (ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL) — essential for designing custom magnetics that perform as expected before hardware is built
    • Understanding of dielectric behavior and electric field distribution in HV isolated design
    • EMI/EMC analysis at high frequencies

    High Frequency Magnetics Design

    • Design custom high frequency power transformers for HV isolated applications
    • Understand and manage core loss, copper loss, and thermal behavior at high frequencies
    • Select and apply appropriate core materials (ferrite, nanocrystalline, amorphous) for target frequency ranges
    • Design windings to mitigate skin and proximity effects
    • Control leakage inductance and interwinding capacitance — parameters that are critical to both efficiency and isolation integrity in HV designs

    Resonant Circuit Design (LC Tank Circuits)

    • Design and optimize LC tank circuits for resonant power conversion
    • Understand the interaction between the transformer and the resonant network — these cannot be designed in isolation at high frequencies
    • Tune resonant designs for zero voltage switching (ZVS) and zero current switching (ZCS) to minimize switching losses and maximize efficiency
    • Analyze and manage frequency-dependent behavior across load and input voltage ranges
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

 

Experience/Education:

  • 5+ years with direct experience in high frequency magnetics design and resonant power electronics
  • BSEE minimum; MSEE or PhD in Electromagnetics or Power Electronics strongly preferred

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.While on-site, you will be a part of the McLeansville Design Center.

#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 $142,696.00 - USD $158,303.00 /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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$67.9 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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