Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Taunton, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will be a key part of a cross-functional team responsible for designing complex and mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all program phases, including requirements analysis, system power schematic and interconnect design, cabling and wire harness design and routing activities, and supporting the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meet their high expectations. In this role, you will primarily support the Land and Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and communication network systems, with opportunities to work across GDMS.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: designing AC/DC System level Power distribution schematics and Signal Interconnects, cabling and wiring harness designs using MS Visio. Circuit breaker scheduling and system load balancing of Single-phase and 3PH power systems. Power and Signal cabling and Wire Run List design. VPX backplane connectivity design. Working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.
What sets you apart:
Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
Experience with EMI cable and wiring harness design, using advanced materials and packaging techniques to high-speed interfaces
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio for Power and Signal cable designs along with Power schematic and Signal interconnects
Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading System level Power schematics and Interconnects
Ability to persevere through design challenges with minimal direction
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and idea
Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
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 or Hybrid/Flex. Some program assignments will require an on-site presence. While on-site, you will be a part of our Taunton, Massachusetts facility. We invite you to learn more about us and apply at: GDMS Careers #LI-Hybrid.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required 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.
• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program

Nice To Haves

• designing AC/DC System level Power distribution schematics and Signal Interconnects, cabling and wiring harness designs using MS Visio
• Circuit breaker scheduling and system load balancing of Single-phase and 3PH power systems
• Power and Signal cabling and Wire Run List design
• VPX backplane connectivity design
• Working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers
• Experience with EMI cable and wiring harness design, using advanced materials and packaging techniques to high-speed interfaces
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio for Power and Signal cable designs along with Power schematic and Signal interconnects
• Background in test, troubleshooting, and reading System level Power schematics and Interconnects
• Ability to persevere through design challenges with minimal direction
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and idea
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• designing complex and mission-critical systems
• involved in all program phases, including requirements analysis, system power schematic and interconnect design, cabling and wire harness design and routing activities, and supporting the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system
• collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meet their high expectations
• primarily support the Land and Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and communication network systems, with opportunities to work across GDMS

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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