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Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics
Canonsburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of 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

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they're often classified. That's what you'll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you'll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS).

At GDMS, we provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:
  • Circuit design, simulation, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional technology teams

What you'll experience:
  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, and integrated circuits for subsea applications
  • Conduct simulations and analyses to validate designs using tools like SPICE and Cadence; support production and test engineering teams during transfer to manufacturing
  • Manage team assignments, develop schedules, monitor project progress, and evaluate intermediate and final results to ensure accomplishment of technical objectives
  • Contribute to roadmap formulation, new product concept development, and interface with customers to understand needs and troubleshoot issues
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What sets you apart:
  • Deep understanding of analog circuit design principles, topologies, and proficiency in CAD tools such as Mentor Graphics or Altium and SPICE for simulation and verification
  • High Voltage DC power systems/module design experience, including multiple power topology design from few watts to KW converters, power transmission systems, and HVDC technology
  • Experience with specialized laboratory equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.) for development, testing, and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems
  • Experience writing specifications, requirements, and verification procedures for complex electronic systems and components
  • R&D experience with demonstrated ability to drive innovation around design architectures, component selection, and electronics design; Magnetics and High Speed Design experience desirable

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-benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is on-site with the option to flex moving forward.

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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 $145,000.00 - USD $152,500.00 /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

Salary : $145,000 - $152,500

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