Senior Lead Systems/Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Systems/Electrical Engineer to guide a cross-functional team in developing advanced sonar systems for U.S. Navy submarines. This role involves overseeing the design, requirements, and life cycle maintenance of critical technologies that ensure mission success. Candidates should possess a strong background in power/analog hardware, electronics troubleshooting, and have proven leadership skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in defense technology, where your contributions will directly impact national security. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible schedules (9/80 schedule)

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Employee resource and social groups

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience or a Master's with 6 years in a related field.
• Must have leadership experience and understanding of hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in design and development of sonar systems for Navy submarines.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and develop technical presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Electronics Troubleshooting

Power/Analog Hardware

Communication Skills

Circuit Card Design

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Computer Aided Engineering

CAD

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Must have past leadership experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable time from 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 Systems/Electrical Engineer for the Transmit Group (TG), you’ll lead a small cross-functional team responsible for the design, requirements, development, manufacturing, integration, production, and life cycle maintenance of active sonar TG onboard all U.S. Navy legacy and emergent submarine classes. TG produces the high energy pulses of sound that travel through the water to identify targets of interest. The TG team works with the Navy, internal production staff, and representatives from other companies that provide companion systems and services to ensure TG systems meet all requirements, are delivered on time, and function properly both in a laboratory environment and onboard U.S. Navy submarines. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and customers developing and delivering high power systems and sensors that meet their high expectations.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• linear amplifier design,
• electro-mechanical manufacturing,
• power/analog hardware and systems,
• Computer Aided Engineering.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with development, system engineering, and production teams to accurately identify, characterize, resolve, document, and track hardware deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transmit group hardware issues in the system integration and test, production, and power lab environments.
• Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain issues to program management and Navy customer team.
• Create, review, and execute hardware design documentation such as interface control drawings, assembly drawings, test procedures, and other technical documents.
• Research and develop product specifications and interface requirements.
• Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility and interface design issues.
• Evaluate components to determine performance impacts to existing designs.
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts and ideas.
• Interact with customers at technical and programmatic levels.

What sets you apart:

Required:

• Understanding of power/analog hardware and systems, and electronics troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with hardware and system integration testing (Assembly Level Test / Unit Test / Integration Test / System Performance Test).
• Expert-level understanding of hardware development processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project.
• Experience with circuit card design using advanced materials and packaging techniques.
• Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.
• Working knowledge of Linux.

Desired:

• High speed circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs.
• Acoustics and/or Sonar applications.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD).

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 fully on-site and requires occasional travel. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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 $146,204.00 - USD $162,195.00 /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