Lead Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Pittsfield, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Electrical Hardware Design Lead, you and your team will be responsible for guiding multiple electrical subsystems and their components from concept to final installation in a program that introduces new, innovative capabilities into an existing system. Your technical expertise will drive the team through architecture and requirements discussions, hardware component selection and design (including PCB and FPGA), testing (design verification and qualification), and integration, all while adhering to schedule and budget constraints. Your ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines and program management will facilitate an iterative, risk-based approach to developing a technical solution. What sets you apart: Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Knowledge of implementation of hardware encryption algorithms What sets you apart: Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Knowledge of implementation of hardware encryption algorithms 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. While on-site, you will be a part of our Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility. We invite you to learn more and apply at: GDMS Careers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
• 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.
• Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Knowledge of implementation of hardware encryption algorithms

Responsibilities

• guiding multiple electrical subsystems and their components from concept to final installation
• driving the team through architecture and requirements discussions
• hardware component selection and design (including PCB and FPGA)
• testing (design verification and qualification)
• integration
• adhering to schedule and budget constraints
• effectively communicate with other disciplines and program management
• facilitate an iterative, risk-based approach to developing a technical solution

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