Lead Principal Engineer - MK48

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, but must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the role

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent and technologies so advanced that many are classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here, you’ll work alongside amazing engineers inventing the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe.

We apply advanced technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented and virtual reality, cloud-native computing, and quantum science—to solve customer missions across cyber, RF, undersea, space, and other critical domains. Progeny Systems LLC, a General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focused on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients. Our technology leadership spans areas including technology insertion, acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare.

As a Lead Principal Engineer for the Torpedo Systems Group MK48 program, you will lead overall system architecture, ensure requirement adherence, and identify future opportunities on Torpedo Programs.

Responsibilities

• Hardware system design: Architect and optimize systems with digital, analog, and mechanical components for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
• Design and development expertise: Lead and mentor circuit design, integration, verification, modeling, and simulation while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Project leadership: Manage high-risk projects, communicate risks and mitigation strategies, and ensure quality and timeliness in operations.
• Problem-solving and analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for both new and existing products and drive technical improvements.
• Technical collaboration: Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and proposals while staying current on semiconductor processors, SoCs, and FPGA architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.

Skills

• Expertise in electronics and microprocessor systems: Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, memory technologies, and high-speed serial links (e.g., 5+ Gbps).
• Circuit design and testing proficiency: Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and power electronic circuits, plus hands-on experience with test equipment like scopes, power sources, and probes.
• Technical tools and software knowledge: Familiarity with tools like Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Visio.
• Teamwork and project leadership: Ability to collaborate on multiple projects, apply leadership principles (e.g., Earned Value, CAM), and communicate results effectively.
• Mechanical-electronics integration: Experience designing and testing complex electronics assemblies within mechanical systems.
• Hardware architecture expertise: Proven ability to design complex analog and digital hardware systems.
• Circuit design proficiency: Skilled in creating schematics, layouts, BOMs, and high-frequency magnetics design.
• Product development leadership: Experience driving product roadmaps, defining new platforms, and extending existing products.
• Team leadership: Technical lead for multidisciplinary teams, including Digital, Analog, Power Electronics, Mechanical, and Test Engineers.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups

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.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $180,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

This position is flex/on-site in Canonsburg, PA. Relocation assistance is available.