Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • CO-Colorado Springs, CO

2d • 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, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout 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 Weapons & Navigation Systems business developing smart weapons and navigation systems for both government and commercial applications. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: designing electrical hardware using the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite, high-speed digital and high-density circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs, and advanced working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes. What sets you apart: Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces Working knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis 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

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.

Nice To Haves

• designing electrical hardware using the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite
• high-speed digital and high-density circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs
• advanced working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes
• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces
• Working knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis
• 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
• requirements analysis
• schematic capture
• defining routing constraints
• directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities
• 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
• support the Weapons & Navigation Systems business developing smart weapons and navigation systems for both government and commercial applications

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
• 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