Electrical Engineer Entry Level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is 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 due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Requirement Derivation: Translate high‑level assembly requirements or concepts into specific, implementable, and testable hardware requirements.
• Hardware Design and Prototyping: Collaborate in the design process to create and prototype hardware items from subsystem designs.
• Expert Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for your hardware item, identifying at least two potential upgrades to enhance technical capabilities, manufacturing yield, or usability.
• Hardware Testing: Develop and execute a comprehensive verification test plan for standalone hardware items based on derived requirements.

Skills

• Proficiency in deriving detailed hardware requirements and designing hardware from subsystem concepts.
• Strong ability to work within a team to achieve design and prototyping goals.
• Analytical thinking to identify and propose improvements to hardware items.
• Expertise in creating and executing detailed test plans to ensure hardware functionality and quality.

Additional Attributes

• Innovative mindset: Ability to identify enhancements that improve hardware performance, yield, or usability.
• Quality focus: Dedication to delivering high‑quality, thoroughly tested hardware items.
• Leadership: Initiative in leading design and testing processes effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research‑oriented work alongside award‑winning teams developing practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule) if desired.
• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.

Location & Schedule

• Fully onsite position in Pittsfield, MA.
• Flexible schedule option with every other Friday off (9/80 workweek).

Pay

Target salary range: USD $77,843.00 – $86,358.00 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. Actual pay may vary.

Company Overview

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 industry leaders 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 on 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!