Sr Electrical Engineer at General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Overview:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systmes manufactures and sells a broad range of high performance electro-mechanical and electro-optical components and sub-assemblies to the aerospace, defense, intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance markets. 

 

We presently have a need for a Sr Electrical Engineer at our San Diego (Otay Mesa) location. This role is elegibile for a referral bonus.

 

Preferred experience for this role:

• Designs and develops new brushed and multiphase brushless DC electric motors.
• Improves existing designs to reduce cost, improve performance or manufacturability.
• Conducts detailed reviews of customer specifications.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product and/or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to planning and execution stage.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing and testing of prototype products and/or systems.
• Assist in trouble shooting prototype building and/or production when necessary.
• Conducts motor performance predictions by analyses of actual data and through the development of design related algorithms in addition to the existing methods.
• May act as project engineer support on selected projects.
• Interface with customers for as required to support existing products or for new development opportunities.

 

Major Position 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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years experience
• Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Electrical Engineering or other Engineering degree required
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Oral and Written Communication. Analytical Thinking. Circuit Design. Computer Simulation. Design Optimization. Electrical Engineering. Mathematical Analysis. Mathematical Modeling. Programming. Prototyping. Reliability Analysis. Requirements Engineering/Analysis. Research and Development. Schematic Capture. Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments. CAD Software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.
• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

Pay Range (USD):$84,854.00 - $157,586.00Pay Transparency Statement:The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.Additional Compensation:Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Benefits:Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave:Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave. Apply Now