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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

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Electrical Hardware Design Engineer – Subsystems

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Summary

An electrical engineer on the Maritime and Strategic Systems team at General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and tests reliable electrical hardware components and subsystems for defense missions. Core work involves PCB design, FPGA development, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting using EE CAD tools, fully onsite in Pittsfield, MA.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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 for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an electrical engineer for Maritime and Strategic Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for design and test the electrical hardware that supports important customer missions. In this role, you’ll turn system concepts into reliable, testable components and subsystems while working closely with a collaborative engineering team.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Experience or working knowledge in FPGA development.
  • Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • A solid understanding of electrical circuits and hardware design principles.

What sets you apart:

  • Experience in application of electrical engineering processes, concepts, principles, and theories
  • Proficient with electrical engineering computer-aided design (CAD) tools and mixed circuit analysis/design
  • Creative thinker committed to staying ahead of technology trends, with strong background in test and troubleshooting
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Commitment 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
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

This position is fully onsite.While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield MA engineering team.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /Yr.

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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus minimum 2 years relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6 months relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred

  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire
  • Experience or working knowledge in FPGA development
  • Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Solid understanding of electrical circuits and hardware design principles
  • Experience in application of electrical engineering processes, concepts, principles, and theories
  • Proficient with electrical engineering CAD tools and mixed circuit analysis/design
  • Strong background in test and troubleshooting

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