Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense contractor as an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, where you will design advanced systems for airborne projects. With responsibilities spanning from capturing schematics to directing PCB layout, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to impact national security efforts. Ideal candidates will possess robust experience and a passion for innovative engineering solutions, supported by competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

401k matching

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off

Paid parental leave

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job-related experience or Master's degree with 3 years experience.
• Clear understanding of hardware development process.
• Experience with circuit card designs and high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design complex and mission-critical systems.
• Support manufacturing, integration & test, and hardware qualification.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project requirements.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design

Circuit Card Designs

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Oscilloscopes

Ethernet network testers

Job description

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Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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: [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 Hardware Design Engineer, 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, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and supporting the 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 Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: 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 idea
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
  
  
  

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 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.

We invite you to learn more about us and apply at: GDMS Careers

Target salary range: USD $115,674.00/Yr. - USD $128,325.00/Yr. 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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