Sr Electrical Engineer - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems : Job Details

Overview:

General Dynamics 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 position is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the performance of professional and/or technical staff performing engineering work related to the design of control electronics for motion control products.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Performs design and integration of motion control electronics for brushless DC (BLDC) motors.
• Perform electrical engineering tasks related to component selection, circuit noise analysis, packaging concepts, and testing.
• Plans and develops experimental test programs.
• Analyzes test data and determines if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Participates in program management with staff and performs related administrative work involving planning and organizing projects and assignments and the evaluation of staff performance.
• Perform calculations, circuit simulation, tolerance analyses, and reliability analyses, and will assure full documentation in plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical leadership to subordinate engineers and technicians will direct designers to prepare schematics, printed wiring boards, and assembly drawings, and direct technicians to build printed wiring assemblies and special test fixtures.
• Assist in the establishment of milestone schedules for detailed tasks and will perform to program schedules established by project engineers or program managers.
• Contribute to technical proposals, including budget and schedule estimation.
• Assists other key engineers and staff of the organization in analyzing customer requests to determine the feasibility of product proposals and development.
• Provides manufacturing support when needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (a Masters degree in engineering is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on engineering experience in a high technology, manufacturing environment
• The position requires knowledge of electro-mechanical testing methods, data collection and analysis, equipment used in testing, and methods/processes of testing operations.
• Experience with embedded C for motor control
• Knowledge of feedback devices for motor control such as hall sensors, resolvers and encoders
• Experience with multiple serial communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, RS232/RS485
• Gigabit Ethernet direct experience is a plus
• Strong research, design, and development knowledge within the electrical engineering discipline including the knowledge of control systems.
• Proficient with MATLAB and SIMULINK applications.
• Altium Designer skillset is a plus
• Have strong facilitation, communication, interpersonal skills and solid organizational/planning skills.

Pay Range (USD): $82,005 - $152,295 Additional Compensation: Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Companys 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.