Senior Advanced Engineering Support Specialist

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MA-Taunton, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Engineer Support Specialist, 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 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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience).
• Requires an additional 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ 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 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.
• 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

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 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 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.
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

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