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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
ID: 2024-63219
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 5/23/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements . 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
Progeny Systems, a business area within the General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We deliver architectures, designs, testing, and production of the current and next generation torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense providing the warfighter with advanced capabilities in target detection, acquisition, and prosecution. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems.
As a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for the Torpedo Systems Group (TSG), with extensive electrical design skills that can manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization, while working with and providing guidance to a team of electrical engineers. You will lead an electrical engineering team and work with cross functional teams responsible for requirements analysis, design, development, test and evaluation of torpedo guidance systems.
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Duties and Tasks:
- Lead and direct experienced engineers, lower-level engineers, and peer multi-disciplinary engineering leads.
- Manage engineering expertise to meet business objectives through the effective planning and execution of pursuits, and programs.
- Lead the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases.
- Analyze data such as customer specifications and test results to determine feasibility of design or application.
- Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions.
- Research, plan, design, and provide guidance to other engineers for analog and digital electronic circuits including signal conditioning, power, analog-to-digital conversion, and communication.
- Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems including test software applications.
- Proficiency with engineering change document preparation and impact assessments.
- Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer team.
- Generate design and interface documentation.
- Communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Experience in analog and digital circuit design including signal integrity principles.
- Proficiency in all phases of electrical design, including the creation of high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry (OrCAD Capture experience a plus), and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.
- Working knowledge of common communication interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-485, USB, CAN bus, LVDS, and protocols such as TCP and UDP
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Experience with MATLAB programming a plus.
Workplace Options: - This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA
- A Hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 day's per week on-site.
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Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $167,500.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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