Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 3+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 2 years 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.
• 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
• Ability to execute a project from concept to production
• Solid understanding of hardware development processes
• Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to digest customer requests into actionable requirements
• Knowledge and application of EVMS and Control Account Management
• Circuit and PCB design knowledge
• Defense background is preferred, but not required
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Required

• Electrical Engineering
• Hardware design
• Schematic capture
• PCB layout
• FPGA architecture and firmware
• COTS components selection
• Requirements analysis
• System and Board Architecture

Preferred

• Circuit and PCB design knowledge
• Defense background

Benefits

• 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