General Dynamics · 16 hours ago
Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer Sonar Programs
USA-VA-Manassas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer for their Progeny Systems Business Area. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of electronics for advanced acoustic systems, while mentoring junior engineers and performing detailed technical analyses.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Candidates must demonstrate recent, relevant technical expertise, team leadership experience and the ability to mentor junior engineers
Preferred
Schematic and PCB design
FPGA and embedded systems development
Analog Signal Conditioning
Analog to Digital Converters
Digital and/or Networking electronics
Power electronics
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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