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$135k – $166k per year
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In office (Manassas)
Seniority
Senior · 8+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. General Dynamics Mission Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.

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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.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Must have Matlab 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an electrical engineer for GDMS Progeny Systems Electronic Warfare group, you’ll be a member of or lead a cross functional team responsible for development of mission critical defense systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in RF/Microwave circuit design, system architecture, and integration.

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

Designing & developing RF/Microwave systems and components for defense applications.

Performing system-level RF architecture design & analysis

Proficient with RF simulation tools (e.g. Genesys, ADS, HFSS, CST)

Conducting RF link budget analysis, interference analysis, and spectrum management

Strong understanding of RF/Microwave theory

Experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques

Proficiency with MATLAB

What sets you apart:

  • Expert-level understanding of the organizationally defined electrical processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project
  • Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
  • Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
  • Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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, VA 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 $135,450.00 - USD $165,550.00 /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

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