Advanced Electrical Power Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s 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 required within a reasonable period of time. 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 Power and Analog Hardware Design engineer for our maritime business area, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for concept, design, development, test, production, and life cycle support of power and analog equipment designs as well as subsystem-level designs.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Analog design, Power System or Power Equipment design, and/or Systems Engineering experience.

 

What sets you apart:  

• Understanding of development of power system architectures; knowledgeable in power conversion (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC & various topologies), power conditioning, filtering, distribution, protection, control & monitoring techniques, and related analog design skills is a plus.
• Background with design and development of analog and power filter circuit & equipment design in e.g., communications, networked systems, telemetry, RF/microwave or similar technologies.
• Experience specifying, designing, analyzing, testing power and analog circuitry and equipment; including familiarity with related CAD/modeling/simulation tools, and translation into circuit boards & products.
• Experience specifying, qualifying, testing and successfully integrating commercial off the shelf hardware, especially for the Defense / Aerospace marketplace. 
• Familiarity with servo & control systems design, modeling, implementation, and test is a plus.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed signal circuit analysis/design
• Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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 primarily onsite, with flexible workplan options available.

While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA organization.

 

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 $124,397.00 - USD $138,003.00 /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