Job Description
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design of digital electronics including Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development and circuit design
- Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation
- Determines architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approach
- Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation
- Evaluates the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing and power utilization
- Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria
- Verifies test results and analyzes performance
- Verification and validation on target hardware
What Sets You Apart:
- Solid understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
- Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering
- Effective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearly
We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:
- Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar)
- Working knowledge of networking electronics
- Understanding of System-On-Chip (SoC) design with embedded processor on FPGA
- Experience with application programming on embedded processors
- Ability to "reverse engineer" existing designs and update functionality for new requirements
- Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electronic systems
- Utilize AI for innovation, technical verification, and process improvement
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.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, Virginia facility.
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
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manassas, Virginia |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Salary | $119,941–$133,059 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | https://gdmissionsystems.com |
About Company
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.
Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.
When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.
Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.
General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.