Advanced Electrical Engineer

Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: [Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

Responsibilities for this position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Lead Electrical Engineer for the Standard Test System team at GD-MS, you will head the hardware design effort. You will spearhead the design and development of our next-generation common test platform. In this pivotal role, you will act as the hardware authority, replacing “one-off” test fixtures toward a unified, modular architecture. You will lead the full hardware lifecycle, from multi-product requirement gathering to test system deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture Design: Lead the conceptualization, definition, and design of comprehensive hardware test architectures that meet product requirements and ensure maximum test coverage and efficiency.
• Test Strategy & Definition: Define clear test regimes, plans, and specifications (including entry/exit criteria, coverage metrics, and pass/fail limits) for prototypes through high-rate production.
• Equipment Integration: Select, configure, and automate a wide range of RF and digital test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and PXI systems.
• Interconnect & Cabling: Design, specify, and manage complex mass interconnect systems and high-frequency RF/digital cabling, ensuring signal integrity, performance (low insertion loss, controlled impedance), and long-term reliability in a high-mating-cycle test environment. Design cable interconnects and Printed Wiring Boards.
• Design for Test (DFT): Collaborate with product design engineers to influence hardware designs for optimal testability, incorporating features that facilitate efficient testing methods like In-Circuit test and JTAG/Boundary Scan.
• Fixture Development: Oversee the development and integration of custom test fixtures, including mechanical and electrical interfaces, to ensure robust and repeatable connections to the Unit Under Test (UUT).
• Documentation & Standards: Generate and maintain thorough technical documentation, including system block diagrams, schematics, specifications, and operational procedures, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to test engineers and technical support staff, leading projects and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality, software).

Qualifications

• education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in hardware design, test engineering, or system architecture, preferably within a relevant industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics).
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to perform complex root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• RF Expertise: Strong background in RF system design and verification, including link budget analysis, receiver/transmitter architectures, and proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators).
• Digital Expertise: Knowledge of digital hardware design, high-speed interfaces, and proficiency with digital test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Test Systems: Hands-on experience with PXI systems and the ability to automate measurements using modular and bench test equipment.
• Interconnects: Proven experience in designing or specifying mass interconnect solutions and managing complex cable/harness designs.
• JTAG: Expertise in using and implementing JTAG/Boundary Scan for board-level testing and in-system programming/debugging.

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 Hybrid / Flex On-Site. Typically, work would be performed on site.

Target salary range: USD $118,519.00/Yr. – USD $131,482.00/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.

Company Overview

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