Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Engineer role at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Education Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job‑related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of job‑related experience.

Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.

Sign‑on bonus available up to $5,000, depending on qualifications.

As an advanced electrical engineer, you will be part of a cross‑functional team responsible for design, integration, and test. Our customers approach us to solve their most demanding problems, and most of our projects require a considerable amount of creative thinking and a willingness to develop new solutions and take measured risks. As an engineer on our team, you would have the opportunity to gain broad electrical design experience and gain mentorship from others with decades of background in multiple technical disciplines.

• Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership or Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Analog and mixed-signal circuit analysis, including Hyperlynx (PI and SI) and LTSpice
• High‑voltage regulator design and associated design rules
• Digital backplane design (e.g., 3U VPX) in compliance with VITA / SOSA specifications
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Interdisciplinary engineering insights, bridging the gap between electrical, mechanical, and software engineering
• Proficient in electrical engineering circuit card design and mixed‑signal circuit analysis
• Habitually ahead of technology trends, with background in test, troubleshooting
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing

• 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 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
• See more at

This position is mostly onsite in Florham Park, NJ, with flexibility for working from home on occasion.
No 100% remote option.

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