Digital Design Engineer in Manassas, Virginia at Mission Systems

Digital Design Engineer

ID: 2026-74181
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 8/10/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Key Responsibilities

• Design of digital electronics including Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development and circuit design
• Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation
• Determines architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approach
• Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation
• Evaluates the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing and power utilization
• Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria
• Verifies test results and analyzes performance
• Verification and validation on target hardware
• Leadership on inter-disciplinary design efforts

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologies
• Ability to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexity
• Experience leading a small team of technical personnel
• Proficiency in teaching and mentoring junior engineers
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilities
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineering
• Effective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearly

We Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:

• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar)
• Working knowledge of networking electronics
• Understanding of System-On-Chip (SoC) design with embedded processor on FPGA
• Experience with application programming on embedded processors
• Ability to translate system requirements into designs independently
• Ability to "reverse engineer" existing designs and update functionality for new requirements
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electronic systems
• Utilize AI for innovation, technical verification, and process improvement

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, Virginia 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 $141,739.00 - USD $157,242.00 /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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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