High Speed Electrical Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing advanced electronic hardware for mission-critical systems. This position offers the chance to work on innovative projects that enhance capabilities and resilience in defense technology. You'll engage in all phases of development, from requirements analysis to testing, while collaborating with a talented team. With a commitment to continuous learning and a flexible work environment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic field. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to national security, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Flexible schedules (9/80 schedule)

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job-related experience required.
• Experience with high-speed digital circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electronic hardware for mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet high expectations.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design

Circuit Card Design

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Cross-Disciplinary Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will be a key part of a cross-disciplinary team responsible for designing advanced electronic hardware. 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. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop hardware that meets their high expectations. In this role, you will primarily support the development of new 3U VPX modules that enable mission-critical systems to be more capable, cyber-resilient, and survivable.

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 and/or FPGAs, and knowledge of VITA/VPX standards including VITA 46, 48, 62, and 65.

What sets you apart:

• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program, including design for manufacturing and design for test.
• Experience with circuit card designs, including using advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces (10G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen 4+, etc.) for use in 3U VPX modules.
• Working knowledge of the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis.
• Hands-on experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment to verify and validate hardware designs.
• Ability to persevere through design challenges with minimal direction and take ownership of tasking.
• Attention to detail, including identifying and resolving potential design issues early, ensuring a high-quality product at all program stages.
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and ideas.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, breaking down complex technical problems logically and finding efficient solutions.
• Cross-disciplinary communication skills, working effectively with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Team collaboration, offering and receiving feedback constructively, and mentoring junior engineers when needed.

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 will require a 100% on-site presence.

Target salary range: USD $110,175.00/Yr. - USD $122,225.00/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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