- Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
- Solves complex problems
- Works independently, receives minimal guidance
- May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
- 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.
- Designs and develops new brushed and multiphase brushless DC electric motors.
- Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to planning and execution stage.
- Conducts motor performance predictions by analyses of actual data and through the development of design related algorithms in addition to the existing methods.
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
- Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- 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.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
- This position is Safety-Sensitive.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree
- 5-7 years of experience
- Engineering degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's Degree
- Oral and written communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Circuit design experience
- Computer simulation experience
- Design optimization experience
- Electrical engineering knowledge
- Mathematical analysis and modeling
- Programming experience
- Prototyping experience
- Reliability analysis experience
- Requirements engineering and analysis experience
- Research and development experience
- Schematic capture experience
- Electro-mechanical components and instruments knowledge
- CAD software experience
- Computer-aided engineering software experience
What We Do
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures weapons systems, munitions, ammunition, and related military equipment for the U.S. military and allied nations. Its portfolio supports ground, naval, and airborne operations and includes heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, warheads, precision components, lightweight vehicles, and aircraft Gatling guns across multiple defense platforms.









