Sr. Electrical Engineer

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Port Hueneme, CA, USA
In-Office
108K-127K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Provide on-base and off-site electrical engineering support for MK 41 VLS ATE systems: install, test, troubleshoot, repair, update schematics and documentation, perform failure investigations, support corrective/preventive actions, and design/customize PCBs using Altium Designer. Travel ~25%.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Design Documentation, Electronic Systems, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are searching for a self-motivated electrical engineer experienced in test equipment development and maintenance. The candidate must have a proven record of exceptional technical aptitude, efficiency, and delivery while maintaining quality and timeliness in all aspects of support, deliverables, and documentation upkeep. The role will involve on-base and off-site technical services and sustainment for U.S. Navy’s MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) subassemblies, primarily focusing on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Support ATE operations, functionality, and production efforts including equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, and help with repairs.
  • Assist both production and fleet efforts to ensure ATE systems meet operational requirements.
  • Contribute to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Diagnose and resolve system failures and assist with modifications to ATE parts and subassemblies as needed.
  • Support corrective/preventive action processes and equipment preservation.
  • Deliver testing reports, failure investigation records, updated schematics, design documentation, and travel logs as required.
  • May aid in design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements.
  • Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) hardware design using Altium Designer.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

● Required Experience: Minimum 5+ years in electrical engineering or related experience

● Required Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, resistance), cabling/wiring, and electrical circuit board design.
  • Proficiency in generation and assessment of electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures.
  • Skill to independently identify problems and find possible root causes related to test processes, equipment, and unit under test.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated test systems.
  • Hands on problem-solving skills with understanding to troubleshoot down to the component level.
  • Capability to provide accurate and concise status reports and findings.
  • Preferred: MK 41 hardware and circuit board development experience.
  • Bonus: Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET and/or C++.

● Security Clearance Level: Current Active Clearance Required

● Travel: CONUS and OCONUS 25%

● Location: Customer Site

● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

● 401K with company match

● Comprehensive health and wellness packages

● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA Port Hueneme

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 



Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5+ years electrical engineering or related experience
  • Current active Secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) operations, troubleshooting, repair, and test procedures
  • Ability to generate and assess electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures
  • Custom PCB hardware design using Altium Designer
  • Preferred: MK 41 hardware and circuit board development experience
  • Bonus/Preferred: Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET and/or C++
  • Willingness/ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS (~25%) and work at customer site/on-base

General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Affordable Benefits Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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21,625 Employees

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