General Dynamics

Senior Electrical Engineer - Sonar Programs

General Dynamics$164K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
  • 8+ years of job-related experience, or Master's degree plus 6 years of experience
  • Obtainable Department of Defense Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work
  • Proficiency in technical skills including FPGA, analog/digital systems, and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Act as lead electrical engineer and mentor junior engineers
  • Conduct detailed technical analyses for electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle
  • Perform electrical requirements analysis and define system interfaces
  • Generate and maintain electrical documentation and work products
  • Lead technical planning, cost/risk analyses, and test criteria development
  • Troubleshoot and isolate root causes of hardware issues
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve, document, and track hardware deficiencies

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities and continuous learning
  • Research-oriented work contributing to national security
  • Flexible schedule options, including a 9/80 work schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, healthcare, and wellness programs
  • Access to employee resource and social groups
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 time from 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Progeny Systems Business Area. As a lead member of a cross functional team, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development and maintenance of electronics for advanced acoustic systems, including active sonar transmission, acoustic sensor reception and processing, and next-generation technologies, making direct technical contributions that are critical to the success of our programs. Candidates must demonstrate recent, relevant technical expertise, team leadership experience and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

We encourage you to apply if you have several of these preferred skills or experiences:
  • FPGA and embedded systems development
  • Analog Signal Conditioning
  • Analog to Digital Converters
  • Digital and/or Networking electronics
  • Schematic and PCB design
  • Power electronics


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Act as lead electrical engineer and mentor junior engineers in various areas
  • Lead and perform detailed technical analyses for electrical systems to include concept, requirements, design, integration and life cycle maintenance
  • Lead and perform electrical requirements analysis, requirements definition, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detailed trade studies and interface definition studies of electrical elements
  • Lead and perform the generation, review and maintenance of electrical work products (i.e. plans, specifications, design documentation, schematics, drawings, etc.)
  • Lead and perform the generation of technical design and trade study documentation in support of proposal developments and customer presentations
  • Perform technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability analysis for system electrical elements
  • Lead and perform design and analysis of analog and digital electronics including power, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, embedded processing and network communication applicable to acoustic hydrophone systems
  • Lead and perform hands-on tasks such as integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical hardware
  • Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems including test software applications
  • Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the customer
  • Work with development, system engineering, and production teams to accurately identify, characterize, resolve, document, and track hardware deficiencies
  • Track/Resolve end of life (EOL) issues by identifying components and defining suitable alternates, and/or by mitigating future risk in developing new designs
  • Troubleshoot - Be able to accurately define the problem, isolate the root cause, and identify solutions to fix and prevent recurrence


What you bring to the table:
  • Excellent team leadership and mentoring skills
  • A working knowledge of multiple electrical engineering disciplines, including FPGA and embedded systems, analog-to-digital conversion, power electronics, analog signal conditioning, digital and network electronics
  • The ability to effectively communicate technical matters to program management and internal/external stakeholders
  • Experience with requirements analysis, system/electrical design reviews and deliverables
  • Experience with system/electrical analyses, trade study development and technical proposal development
  • Experience with Electrical Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) and simulation tools
  • Proficiency in designing, developing and analyzing electronics for various applications
  • Expertise in use of electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and impedance analyzers
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills


What sets you apart:
  • A working knowledge of Sonar and/or acoustic electronics applications
  • Expertise in FPGA and embedded systems development
  • A working knowledge of Digital Engineering concepts, processes and tools
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, Virginia facility.

Salary Note

This 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 Range

USD $164,892.00 - USD $182,928.00 /Yr.

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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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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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