Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2 years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 6 months of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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

Electrical Module Design Lead

As an Electrical Module Design Lead, you’ll guide an electrical team of 1-3 members and coordinate cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems experts. You’ll be responsible for hardware design from requirements analysis through schematic capture, managing layout constraints, supporting PCB layout, manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification. You’ll collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop mission-critical hardware systems.

Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Module Design Lead, you will be involved in all program phases, including:

Requirements analysis

System and Board Architecture

Schematic capture, defining routing constraints, and supporting PCB layout and routing activities

FPGA architecture and firmware

Supporting manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification

COTS components selection

Schedule and budget decisions

You will primarily support the Strategic Systems area developing fire control and launch system hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

Circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs

Ability to execute a project from concept to production

Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools

Circuit and PCB design knowledge

What sets you apart:

Solid understanding of hardware development processes

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to digest customer requests into actionable requirements

Knowledge and application of EVMS and Control Account Management

Defense background is preferred, but not required

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, 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 our Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility.

We invite you to learn more and apply at: GDMS Careers

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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 $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /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!