Electrical Engineer – Entry Level

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

 

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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

 

As an electrical engineer for Undersea Mission Systems , you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for Electrical Hardware Design.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

 

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand complex electronic schematics for a Circuit Card Assembly (CCA)
• Proficiency with EDA/schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad)
• Ability to perform or support circuit simulation (e.g., SPICE, LTspice) to validate functional behavior pre-fabrication
• Familiarity with PCB layout considerations to support layout team during fabrication phase
• Ability to author and review formal test procedures for CCA-level functional testing
• Skilled in troubleshooting hardware anomalies at the board level using signal tracing and diagnostic techniques

 

What sets you apart:  

• Clear understanding of electrical engineering processes, concepts, principles, and theories
• Familiar with electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and circuit analysis/design
• Creative thinker with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and 1revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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:

While on-site, you will be a part of the McLeansville, NC team.

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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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