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General Dynamics Mission Systems • Military • National Security • Bachelor's Degree • Secret • VHDL • MATLAB • 17 days ago
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$130k – $145k per year
Location
In office (Manassas)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics Mission Systems is the business unit of defense contractor General Dynamics that builds C4ISR, secure communications, cybersecurity, electronic warfare and mission systems for land, sea, air, space and cyber operations, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. Formed in 2015 by merging two General Dynamics units, it employs more than 12,000 people at sites such as Pittsfield and Dedham in Massachusetts, Scottsdale in Arizona and Manassas in Virginia. Recruiting centers on ASIC and FPGA, embedded software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, test staff, manufacturing technicians and interns.
gdmissionsystems.com • HQ: Fairfax, United States • C4ISR • Defense Manufacturing • National Security • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2015
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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, analysis, and testing of underwater acoustic system electrical components
  • Design and analyze analog and digital electronic circuits including signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, high-speed digital signaling, and power distribution
  • Conduct obsolescence and End-of-Life (EOL) analysis on existing designs; lead component replacement and redesign implementation efforts
  • Perform integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical hardware; identify and resolve complex technical issues
  • Lead component and architecture trade studies to determine optimal system solutions

What Sets You Apart:

  • Strong understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
  • Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity
  • Experience leading a small team of technical personnel
  • Proficiency in teaching and mentoring junior engineers
  • 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 digital and networking electronics
  • Experience with circuit simulation software (PSpice, LTspice, MATLAB, or similar)
  • Experience designing FPGA digital circuits and/or VHDL programming
  • Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles with practical application experience
  • Ability to translate system requirements into circuit designs independently
  • Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electronic circuits

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.

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 $130,371.00 - USD $144,630.00 /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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