General Dynamics Mission Systems · 4 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$91K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test power conversion systems, perform circuit analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power solutions into larger system architectures.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion systems for mission-critical applications
Perform circuit analysis, component selection, and power system optimization with increasing independence
Create detailed electrical schematics, support PCB layouts, and generate comprehensive technical documentation
Lead power system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure performance requirements are met
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate power solutions into larger system architectures
Perform thermal analysis and develop thermal management solutions for power electronics
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on power system design
Participate in and contribute meaningfully to design reviews
Analyze and resolve power quality issues including ripple, noise, efficiency optimization, and control loop stability
Support prototype development, testing, and transition to production
Assist with component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal power system solutions
Qualification
Required
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
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
Strong understanding of power electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
Proven ability to deliver power system designs with minimal supervision
Solid grasp of electrical engineering concepts including magnetics, switching regulators, and control theory
Ability to learn new power conversion technologies and handle increasing design complexity
Team player who mentors others and contributes to collaborative success
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
Commitment to ongoing professional development in power electronics
Effective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearly
Preferred
3-5 years of experience designing AC-DC and/or DC-DC power converters
Knowledge of power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward converter, full-bridge, etc.)
Experience with switch mode DC-DC converter design including control loop stability analysis
Understanding of 3-phase AC-DC conversion principles
Proficiency with power electronics simulation tools (LTSpice, PSIM, PLECS, or similar)
Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar) for power electronics
Understanding of EMI/EMC considerations and mitigation techniques in power system design
Knowledge of magnetic component design (transformers, inductors) and supplier collaboration
Experience with thermal analysis tools and cooling solutions
Familiarity with military power standards (MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1399, etc.)
Understanding of power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes) and gate drive circuits
Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, thermal cameras)
Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements for power systems
Experience with ruggedized or high-reliability power system design
Understanding of power factor correction (PFC) techniques
Familiarity with digital control and microcontroller-based power management
Experience supporting power systems through qualification testing
Knowledge of component derating and reliability analysis
Benefits
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
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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