Electrical Engineer

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.

• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) for power systems and electronic assemblies with increasing complexity
• Create detailed schematics, perform component selection, and generate bills of materials
• Collaborate effectively with PCB layout team to optimize component placement, routing, signal integrity, and thermal management
• Perform circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE and other design tools
• Lead PCB bring-up, testing, debugging, and design verification activities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on PCB design principles and best practices
• Generate comprehensive design documentation including schematics, assembly drawings, test procedures, and design specifications
• Participate in and contribute meaningfully to design reviews
• Support integration and testing of circuit boards into larger system assemblies
• Apply IPC standards and industry best practices for PCB design and manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing
• Support design for manufacturability and work with suppliers to resolve production issues

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles including analog and digital circuit design
• Proven ability to deliver PCB designs from concept through production with minimal supervision
• Solid knowledge of PCB design tools and ability to optimize designs for performance
• Team player who mentors others and contributes to collaborative success
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with systematic approach to troubleshooting
• Attention to detail with commitment to design quality
• Effective communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning new technologies

• 3-5 years of experience in PCB design and hardware development
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (OrCAD Capture, Altium Designer, or similar)
• Good understanding of PCB layout considerations including trace routing, impedance control, and layer stackup
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design with ability to design moderately complex circuits
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or similar)
• Understanding of signal integrity and high-speed design principles
• Experience designing power electronics including DC-DC converters and linear regulators
• Component selection skills including datasheet interpretation and part qualification
• Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators
• Understanding of PCB manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-6012, etc.)
• Knowledge of thermal management and heat dissipation in PCB design
• Experience with common communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet)
• Understanding of EMI/EMC design considerations and mitigation techniques
• Experience with microcontroller or microprocessor-based designs
• Familiarity with FPGA integration and supporting circuitry
• Knowledge of design for reliability principles
• Exposure to military standards (MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810) is a plus
• Experience supporting PCB designs through testing and qualification

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 Progeny Manassas, VA Team

Target salary range: USD $90,833.00/Yr. - USD $100,767.00/Yr. 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.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans