Job Description

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 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 currently have a need for a Principal Electrical Engineer at our San Diego (Otay Mesa) location .

This position involves planning and implementing the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring, and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission, and control of electric power. This role is eligible 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, enhance performance, or manufacturability.
• Conducts detailed reviews of customer specifications.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of product and/or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to execution.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing and testing of prototypes and systems.
• Assists in troubleshooting prototype building and production when necessary.
• Conducts motor performance predictions through data analysis and development of design algorithms.
• May serve as project engineer support on selected projects.
• Interfaces with customers 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 to designs.
• Performs extensive testing and validation to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards.
• Conducts research and explores new technologies for innovative solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of experience.

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree.

Discipline/Major: Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Oral and written communication, analytical thinking, circuit design, computer skills, simulation, design optimization, electrical engineering, mathematical analysis, modeling, programming, prototyping, reliability analysis, requirements engineering, research and development, schematic capture, electro-mechanical components/instruments, CAD and CAE software.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $102,410 - $190,190. Compensation is determined by location, skills, experience, education, and other factors. Employees may participate in the company's Gain Sharing Program. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and voluntary benefits. Employees receive 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO annually, and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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