Component Engineer

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

• Part Selection & Qualification: Partner with design and electrical/mechanical engineers early in the product lifecycle to choose optimal components. Review datasheets, run derating and stress analyses, and perform form-fit-function testing.
• Second-Sourcing & Risk Mitigation: Build dual-source and multi-source strategies to prevent single-source vulnerabilities and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management: Monitor Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL) alerts, and Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND) notices. Plan last-time buys (LTBs) or design alternative replacements.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure parts meet environmental and industry regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and conflict mineral guidelines.
• Database & BOM Governance: Maintain Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML), Approved Vendor Lists (AVL), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or ERP systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation, and test phases
• Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings
• Familiarity with failure analysis, FMEA, and reliability testing
• Experience with PLM platforms, ERP systems, component databases, and CAD or simulation software (OrCAD Capture or Mentor Graphics Xpedition experience a plus)
• Strong documentation and communication skills

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

Combined Salary Range

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