Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer RF Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Manassas, VA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Must have Matlab experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As an electrical engineer for GDMS Progeny Systems Electronic Warfare group, you’ll be a member of or lead a cross functional team responsible for development of mission critical defense systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in RF/Microwave circuit design, system architecture, and integration.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Designing & developing RF/Microwave systems and components for defense applications.
Performing system-level RF architecture design & analysis
Proficient with RF simulation tools (e.g. Genesys, ADS, HFSS, CST)
Conducting RF link budget analysis, interference analysis, and spectrum management
Strong understanding of RF/Microwave theory
Experience with RF test equipment and measurement techniques
Proficiency with MATLAB
What sets you apart:
Expert-level understanding of the organizationally defined electrical processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project
Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Our Commitment to You:
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 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas , VA facility.
Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range USD $135,450.00 - USD $165,550.00 /Yr.
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 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!
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