Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technology solutions seeks an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join their team in Idaho. The role entails designing electronic hardware and enhancing the capabilities of mission-critical systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Offering competitive salaries, flexible work environments, and opportunities for continuous development.

Benefits

Relocation package available

Sign-on bonus available

401k matching

Flexible schedules (9/80 schedule)

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of job-related experience or a Master's with 3 years.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing new 3U VPX modules for mission-critical systems.
• Involved in requirements analysis, schematic capture, and PCB routing.
• Support for manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Experience using test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

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:

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 for this Position

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

We are seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineerto join our cross-disciplinary team responsible for designing advanced electronic hardware. You will play a pivotal role in developing new 3U VPX modules that enhance the capabilities and cyber-resilience of mission-critical systems.

You will engage in all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, routing constraints definition, PCB/PWB routing oversight, and support for manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: use of lab test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment, experience designing PCBs/PWBs using Siemens Xpedition or similar tools, and knowledge of VITA/VPX standards including VITA 46 and 65.

What sets you apart:

• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other lab test equipment.
• An understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program, including design for manufacturing and design for test.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Xpedition or similar tool suite for schematic entry.
• Experience designing or working with PCBs/PWBs.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex technical problems logically and find efficient solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and ideas.

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

This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex. Some program assignments may require a 100% on-site presence.

Target salary range: USD $121,363.00/Yr. - USD $134,000.00/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

We build mission critical systems for combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft that can sense danger, securely share lifesaving information, and respond to threats.

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