Posted date [2012-Jul-27] (ID: 4673)

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS) is part of General Dynamics and has been a trusted partner to the U.S. intelligence, maritime, space and homeland communities for more than 50 years. With the expertise to lead, the insight to deliver and the commitment to succeed, we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in advanced information systems, intelligence collection and processing, business aviation, land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions, shipbuilding and marine systems, and information systems and technologies. 

 

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS) has an immediate opening for an Advanced Systems Engineer to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nations fundamental defense services. GDAIS employees work closely with esteemed clients to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to create and manage various GDAIS and client technologies. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Advanced Systems Engineer will enhance their skill set among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. 

 

Specific responsibilities:

 

Support the design, development, integration and test of terrestrial SIGINT systems

Be a key member of engineering teams to solve complex antenna, receiver, digital signal processing, and signal analysis problems

Perform classical system engineering activities, to include systems requirements analysis and development of specifications, design descriptions, and verification plans and procedures.

Prepare and present technical reviews for internal and external customers. Has constant interaction with the program management team, as well as frequent meetings with internal leadership teams and external customers.

Interact with other contractor and subcontractor teams, to include generating procurement and hardware

development documents, e.g., performance specifications, interface control documents, and statements of work

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Signal, RF Path, and Trade off analysis. Test//integration and SIGINT collection

Able to travel worldwide, up to 20% expected