Principal Engineer Magnetics - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Overview:

This position is responsible for design and development of DC electric motors and other electro-magnetic products.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops new brushed and multiphase brushless DC electric motors
• May work under guidance of a Senior/Principal Engineer
• Improves existing designs to reduce cost, improve performance or manufacturability
• Conducts detailed reviews of customer specifications
• Prepares or directs preparation of product and/or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics
• Performs design experiments related to motor designs and develops test methods, from concept to planning and execution stage
• Directs and coordinates on-site manufacturing and testing of prototype products and/or systems
• Compiles and analyzes operational and test data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products
• Assist in trouble shooting prototype building and/or production when necessary
• Develop, release, and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models
• Conducts motor performance predictions by analyses of actual data and through the development of design related algorithms in addition to the existing methods
• Maintains project folders with all pertinent information conforming to company procedures throughout the process of prototype building
• May act as project engineer support on selected projects
• Designs and develops other magnetic products as needed
• Interface with customers for as required to support existing products or for new development opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or applicable science degree
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in electric motor design and magnetic design or other, related, magnetic products
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis and power electronics
• Knowledge and direct experience in manufacturing methods for electric motors, from assembly to test
• Knowledge of FEA analytical methods for motor performance modeling and simulation
• Experience with ANSYS a plus
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry a plus
• Strong communicator, experience working with non-technical personnel
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects
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Pay Range (USD):$93,100.00 - $172,900.00Additional Compensation:Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Benefits:Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave:Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.