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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 week ago

2024-63582 - Sr Principal Electrical Engineer

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$30/hr - $37/hr

10+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of components for submarine Electronic Warfare systems, contributing to technical success and leading an engineering team.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Wilma Ruppert

Responsibilities

Design, analyze and test RF, analog and digital electronic circuits

Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware

Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems including test software applications

Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions

Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer

Generate design and interface documentation

Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases

Develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced electronic warfare systems

Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet client-satisfaction goals and objectives

Leads development of strategic tasks or small projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals and objectives

Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall large project

Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans

Qualification

RF system designElectrical schematic capturePCB designAnalogDigital circuit designTechnical project managementMATLAB programmingTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field

10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time

U.S. citizenship is required

Must have prior Electrical Engineering experience in RF System Design

Proficiency in all phases of PCB design including creation of high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry (OrCAD Capture experience a plus), and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc

Strong documentation and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects

Experience in analog and digital circuit design including signal integrity principles

Advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics

Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate technical staff

Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Motivated to drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design

Experienced in technical project management

Effectively communicates technical and programmatic matters to senior level management, program offices, and internal/external stakeholders

Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical credibility

Preferred

RF system design, development, and testing

Electrical schematic capture and PCB design

Digital and/or embedded electronics

Hands on electronics design, prototyping and test

Working with teams across multiple disciplines (HW/SW/Systems)

Ability to lead, mentor and motivate technical staff

Comfortable with customer interaction during testing and review

Experience with MATLAB programming a plus

Benefits

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

Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1952

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees