Advanced Electrical Engineer - Production Test & Troubleshooting

Job Title

Advanced Electrical Engineer
- Production Test & Troubleshooting

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.

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required and 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. U.S. citizenship is required.

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

It's an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it's an equally exceptional opportunity.

The Advanced Electrical Engineer
- Production Test & Troubleshooting in the Torpdeo Systems Group is responsible for applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering to develop, test, and implement electrical components, equipment, and systems. The role involves participating in requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification processes, as well as supporting technical reviews and root cause analysis. The Engineer works within defined processes and collaborates with project leaders, program managers, and external customers.

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

• Component-Level Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Diagnose failures on analog, digital, power, RF, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.
• Isolate failures to the component, assembly, or system level.
• Automated Test System Development
• Design, integrate, and maintain production test equipment.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, C#, NI hardware, PXI, data acquisition, instrumentation, and custom test fixtures.
• Develop test strategies that improve throughput and defect detection.
• Systems Integration & Verification
• Bring up complex electronic systems and troubleshoot interface issues.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-422/485), and environmental testing.
• Validate requirements and investigate intermittent failures.

• Expert-level component and system-level troubleshooting with demonstrated root cause analysis experience.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and improving automated production test systems and test fixtures.
• Proven ability to integrate, verify, and debug complex electronic systems in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Support production lines, analyze yield issues, perform corrective actions, review schematics, and drive continuous improvement.

• Proficient using electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed Signal circuit analysis/design
• Habitually ahead of technology trends, with background in test, troubleshooting, and reading circuit card schematics
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

• 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
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This position is fully onsite in Canonsburg PA.

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.

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