Electrical Design Engineer

Manassas, VA DEFENSE Full-time Posted Nov 2, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Electrical Design Engineer, full-time, on-site in Manassas, VA, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical 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 relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

Seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with 2+ years of technical experience to become an integral member of the engineering team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop new and modify existing electronics in the form of PCB designs

Analyze and design analog and digital electronic circuits including analog signal conditioning and communication interfaces

Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical hardware

Develop test criteria and assist in the design of test systems

Perform component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions to design hardware and electronics based on commercial and industry components and technologies

Generate design and interface documentation

Design cable assemblies

Develop technical presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain technical issues to program management and the Navy customer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases

Working knowledge of common communication interfaces such as RS-422, RS-485, and LVDS

Experience in analog and digital circuit design

Experience with lab equipment including signal generators, high speed oscilloscopes, and digital logic analyzers

Proficiency in all phases of PCB design, including creation of high-level functional and architectural diagrams, SPICE analysis, power analysis, component selection, schematic entry (OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition experience a plus), and working with the PCB layout team to optimize placement, signal integrity, fitment, etc.

Strong documentation and communication skills

Experience with firmware or microcontrollers a plus

Experience with VHDL/Verilog a plus

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 100% on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA location.

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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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!

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