Sr. Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics Information TechnologyAbout the role
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Professional EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Design Documentation, Electronic Systems, TroubleshootingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
We are searching for a self-motivated electrical engineer experienced in test equipment development and maintenance. The candidate must have a proven record of exceptional technical aptitude, efficiency, and delivery while maintaining quality and timeliness in all aspects of support, deliverables, and documentation upkeep. The role will involve on-base and off-site technical services and sustainment for U.S. Navy’s MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) subassemblies, primarily focusing on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
Responsibilities:
- Support ATE operations, functionality, and production efforts including equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, and help with repairs.
- Assist both production and fleet efforts to ensure ATE systems meet operational requirements.
- Contribute to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Diagnose and resolve system failures and assist with modifications to ATE parts and subassemblies as needed.
- Support corrective/preventive action processes and equipment preservation.
- Deliver testing reports, failure investigation records, updated schematics, design documentation, and travel logs as required.
- May aid in design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements.
- Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) hardware design using Altium Designer.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
● Required Experience: Minimum 5+ years in electrical engineering or related experience
● Required Technical Skills:
- Expertise in electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, resistance), cabling/wiring, and electrical circuit board design.
- Proficiency in generation and assessment of electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures.
- Skill to independently identify problems and find possible root causes related to test processes, equipment, and unit under test.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated test systems.
- Hands on problem-solving skills with understanding to troubleshoot down to the component level.
- Capability to provide accurate and concise status reports and findings.
- Preferred: MK 41 hardware and circuit board development experience.
- Bonus: Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET and/or C++.
● Security Clearance Level: Current Active Clearance Required
● Travel: CONUS and OCONUS 25%
● Location: Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
25-50%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA CA Port HuenemeAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sicApply for this role
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