Analog & Power Electrical Hardware Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Reliability, Electrical, Mechanical or Materials 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 obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

Duties and Tasks:

As a member of the Power and Analog Hardware group, you will be involved in all program phases, including:

• Electrical requirements analysis, functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. timing, power, etc.), design, integration and verification/qualification of electrical hardware, equipment and systems
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) assessments of COTS or internally developed hardware; including requirement analysis, specification and testing of various designs (circuit cards, assemblies, etc.)
• Internal electrical and EMI/EMC reviews of electrical components, hardware, equipment and systems. Work with multi-discipline design teams to ensure best practices for hardware design, build, test principles.
• Evaluation of vendor capability to support product development
• Supporting resolution of any EMI/EMC related issues in design, integration & test, qualification, manufacturing, and equipment lifecycle support phases.

• Assessing failures of fielded hardware using limited contextual fault conditions, identifying root causes, recommending resolutions to bring units back into service.

You will primarily support the Maritime & Strategic Systems business area developing and deploying Weapon System Control and Launch system hardware, with opportunities to work across multiple GDMS sites and programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Clear understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories with a focus on Power and Analog design

• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and theories, including radiated emissions/susceptibility, conducted emissions/susceptibility, noise propagation and mitigation techniques.

• Clear understanding of electrical engineering processes and engineering design tools (MATLAB / Simulink, LTspice)

• Basic knowledge of power conversion (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC & various topologies), power conditioning, filtering, distribution, protection, control & monitoring techniques
• Grasps and applies new information quickly
• Good ability to handle more complex assignments with experience
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Office applications

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield MA facilities.

Salary Note

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.

Combined Salary Range

USD $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /Yr.

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