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Principal Electrical Engineer - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position

Principal Electrical Engineer

US-WA-Bothell

Job ID: 2024-32002
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Bothell, WA

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Bothell, WA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Bothell offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power. Works with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design, prototype, and test mixed-signal circuits and subsystems for aerospace and defense applications. This includes developing system level electrical architecture, defining requirements and verification methods, and overseeing the design of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for guidance, navigation, and control related subsystems.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems
  • Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs
  • Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved
  • Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in general Engineering or specialized Engineering
  • 8-10 years experience in an engineering function
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of:
    • Strong embedded systems skills including experience writing firmware, board support code, bootloaders; experience debugging code (ASM, C, C++, or C#) for embedded systems
    • Familiar with data acquisition and characteristics of sensors such as accelerometers, MEMS gyros, magnetometers, GPS modules, and thermal sensors
    • Proficiency with simulation tools such as SPICE and Ansys SIwave. Experience with MATLAB and Simulink a plus
    • Ability to create and document automated test systems for CCAs (typically deployed to CCA vendors). Experience with LabVIEW a plus
    • Proficiency with a wide variety of electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, DMM, frequency counter/generator, etc.)
    • Proficiency in requirements management and verification using tools such as DOORS
  • Clear understanding of basic project management principles
  • Ability to oversee other functional areas in the accomplishment of hardware, planning and test tasks
  • Independently evaluate, select, and applie standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications for the solution to specific engineering problems
  • Ability to translate general customer requirements into products, specific requirements and program elements
  • Strong team collaboration and leadership, capability to lead a technical team, provide direction to subcontractors, and collaborate with management
  • Strong technical writing skill and disciplined approach to documentation and presentations
  • Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
  • Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
  • Position requires a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a variety of complex tasks
  • Works under limited supervision
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
  • Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
  • Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan
Other Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
  • Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations, and site visits
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of time
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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Bothell, WA

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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