Lead Hardware Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

6h • 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, FPGA, and network infrastructure components — design verification, qualification testing, and full integration across electrical, systems, and mechanical disciplines, 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 secure, high-performance technical solutions in a defense environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics within networked and cyber-resilient environments.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge electrical design with systems-level requirements and mechanical integration constraints across complex, multi-discipline programs.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with networking and cybersecurity principles as they relate to hardware, including familiarity with encryption algorithms, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures.

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, FPGA, and network infrastructure components.
• Design verification and qualification testing.
• Full integration across electrical, systems, and mechanical disciplines.
• Adhering to schedule and budget constraints.
• Communicating effectively with other disciplines and program management.
• Developing secure, high-performance technical solutions in a defense environment.
• Driving innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design with an emphasis on secure, scalable hardware solutions.
• Leading a team of 5-7 engineers across complex, concurrent electrical hardware projects.
• Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams.
• Developing practical solutions for our nation's security.
• Delivering innovative, mission-critical capabilities that make a real difference.
• Work on programs that directly support national defense.
• Multidisciplinary teams in a secure and dynamic environment that values innovation, cross-discipline collaboration, and the application of emerging technologies.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior