Prin Electrical Engineer

Transmission & Distribution World; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Retirement contribution

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in San Diego seeks a Prin Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and validate electrical equipment and systems. The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, leading testing activities, and researching new technologies to innovate products for military applications.

The candidate will contribute to reliability, performance, and safety standards while working within an advanced engineering team in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
• Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs.
• Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
• Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CAD Software

CAE Software

Schematic Capture

Education

Associate's Degree

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD Software

CAE Software

Job description

Prin Electrical Engineer

US-CA-San Diego

Job ID:

2026-36734

Type:

Full Time

# of Openings:

1

Category:

Engineering

San Diego, CA

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• May lead functional teams or projects
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
• Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs.
• Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
• Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and Written Communication. Analytical Thinking. Circuit Design. Computer Simulation. Design Optimization. Electrical Engineering. Mathematical Analysis. Mathematical Modeling. Programming. Prototyping. Reliability Analysis. Requirements Engineering/Analysis. Research and Development. Schematic Capture. Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments. CAD Software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.
• Preferred experience for this role:
• Designs and develops new brushed and multiphase brushless DC electric motors.
• Improves existing designs to reduce cost, improve performance or manufacturability.
• Conducts detailed reviews of customer specifications.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product and/or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to planning and execution stage.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing and testing of prototype products and/or systems.
• Assist in trouble shooting prototype building and/or production when necessary.
• Conducts motor performance predictions by analyses of actual data and through the development of design related algorithms in addition to the existing methods.
• May act as project engineer support on selected projects.
• Interface with customers for as required to support existing products or for new development opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Pay Range (USD)

137/k-186/k

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation

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Benefits

• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre‑tax spending accounts.
• Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non‑Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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