Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Basic Qualifications

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.

Clearance Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

• Key part of a cross-functional team responsible for designing complex and mission-critical systems.
• 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.
• Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meet their high expectations.
• Supports the Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.
• Encourages applications from individuals with preferred skills or experiences such as 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, designs using fiber optic interfaces, and advanced 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 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 ideas.
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

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 Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

Target Salary Range

USD $118,570.00/Yr. - USD $125,054.00/Yr.