Electrostatic Discharge Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking candidates for the Electromagnetics group with an interest in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). You will support the company-wide ESD control program, help ensure electrical systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance objectives across submarine platforms, and contribute to ESD requirements development and testing.

The role involves analyzing IC susceptibility, participating in ESD classification testing, and providing deck-plate support for ESD

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Physics.
• 0–5 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Preferred: ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61000-4-2, MIL-STD-1686, MIL-HDBK-263 ESD experience.
• Fundamental understanding of circuits, grounding, bonding, etc.
• Experience with IC behavior, failure modes, circuit-level analysis, reliability and ESD models (HBM, CDM, MDM).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing ESD requirements for company-wide program.
• Support evaluations of equipment impacted by ESD events.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis for ESD issues.
• Participate in ESD classification testing.
• Provide deck-plate support for ESD issues as they arise.
• Perform circuit-level analysis of IC susceptibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Job description

Overview

The Electromagnetics group is seeking candidates with an interest in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Successful candidates will support the company-wide ESD control program, helping ensure that all electrical systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance objectives across all submarine platforms. In this role, individuals will assist with development and implementation of ESD requirements, support technical evaluations of equipment that may have been impacted by ESD events, and contribute to root-cause analysis when needed. Responsibilities also include participating in ESD classification testing, providing deck-plate support for ESD issues or concerns as they arise, and performing circuit-level analysis of integrated circuit (IC) susceptibility. Candidates should be motivated to learn about ESD concepts, relevant industry standards, and the impact ESD can have on system‑level performance in complex electrical and electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics
• 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience

Preferred:

• Practical/theoretical ESD experience, particularly with requirements associated with ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61000-4-2, MIL-STD-1686, and MIL-HDBK-263.
• Fundamental understanding of basic electrical concepts (circuits, components, grounding, bonding, etc.).
• Experience with IC behavior, component‑level failure modes, circuit-level analysis, system reliability considerations, and ESD models such as Human Body Model, Charge Device Model, and Machine Model.

Skills

• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills which are necessary to function successfully in existing teamed environments.
• The ability to multi-task and possession of skills that permit independent functioning without significant oversight is also desired.

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