Electrical H/W Engineer - Computing and Interface Products

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design, debugging, and testing of ruggedized electrical hardware for military vehicles. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products from concept to production. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in electrical engineering, with a focus on digital and analog design, embedded programming, and circuit simulation. Join a team dedicated to enhancing troop safety and effectiveness through innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of applicable experience in electrical hardware design.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components for processing and interface products.
• Support system architecture analysis and participate in engineering reviews.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Digital Design

Analog Design

Circuit Simulation

Embedded Programming (C, C++)

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

Engineering Development Tools

Xilinx Toolsets

Visual Studio

Job description

About the Role:

The Electrical Hardware Design Engineer - Computing and Interface Products will be responsible for generating requirements and the design, debug, and test of ruggedized electrical hardware circuit boards and assemblies.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

On-site presence:

• Design and Develop Electrical Components and Subsystems for Processing and Interface Products
• Concept to production delivery support including design, debug, test, and qualification
• Support system architecture analysis, trade studies, and participate in associated engineering reviews
• Review and develop Hardware and Software requirement documents and test plans
• Support circuit design, component selection, procurement, and prototype hardware debug and builds
• Develop Engineering Design Fixes, and Coordinate Solutions
• Strong record keeping skills with commitment to tracking design changes, debug status, Hardware and Software revisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years' applicable experience required.
• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge in many, but not all, of the following areas desired:

• Digital and Analog design including power and thermal analysis.
• Schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout
• Microprocessor based products and Single Board Form Factors: Intel, AMD, ARM, VPX, VME, COM Express.
• Embedded Microcontroller H/W and programming skills (C, C++, Visual Studio)
• Industry standard interfaces and products (PCle, DDRxx, USB, SATA, RS422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, Solid State Drives)
• Graphics/video interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, LVDS)
• FPGA Design and Simulation (Xilinx Toolsets)
• EMI/EMC, High Speed Signal Integrity design practices
• Military design and test requirements including MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-464, MIL-810
• Six Sigma design tools including DFMEA and Reliability Analysis

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.