Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff - MK48

General Dynamics Mission Systems • PA-Canonsburg, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff for the Torpedo Systems Group MK48 program, you will lead overall system architecture, ensure requirement adherence, and identify future opportunities on Torpedo Programs.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.
• Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR4 memory, flash memory, and high-density interconnect technologies.
• Knowledge of 5+ Gbps serial links, CAN, OpenVPX, and PIC-SIG standards.
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuits design, test, and debugging.
• Experience with power electronics test equipment such as scope, DC/AC electronics load, DC/AC power sources, current and voltage probes.
• Experience with mechanical designs incorporating complex electronics assemblies.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and technical writing skills.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, strong team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to drive projects to completion.
• Substantial ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for large complex programs
• Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare test reports, conclude the outcome of test results, provide the next steps in test plan, and present it to management level.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Proven history of architecting complex analog and digital hardware.
• Ability to perform electronic circuit design (create schematic symbols and layout footprints, design schematic and layout, and create BOM).
• High frequency magnetics design knowledge.
• Ability to drive, understand and adhere to product roadmaps, define new platforms, and extend products.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Strong blend of analytical, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a willingness to learn, teach and help.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Technical lead of talented and experienced team of Digital, Analog, Power Electronics, Mechanical and Test Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect hardware systems with digital, analog, mechanical components.
• Participate in hardware, firmware and software design trade studies, reviews, and proposals.
• Evaluate customer/project requirements and select appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
• Contribute to product design and development, including technical improvements.
• Conduct and mentor board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Design analysis including modeling and simulation.
• Optimize designs with an eye toward efficiency, density, and cost.
• Conduct design reviews and follow standard processes.
• Lead projects with significant risks and resource requirements.
• Actively expose high level risks & communicate the risk trade space & mitigation strategies to team
• Plan and execute operations with autonomy under established policies.
• Work with Program Engineering Functional Leader to modify procedures and practices to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee Root Cause Analysis for products under development as well as existing product lines
• Maintain expertise in semiconductor processors, System-on-Chip, and FPGA architectures.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees