Lead Hardware Design Engineer - $5K Sign-On Bonus

General Dynamics Mission; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Lead to guide a dynamic team in developing mission-critical hardware systems. This role involves overseeing all phases of hardware design, from requirements analysis to schematic capture and PCB layout. You'll work closely with mechanical, software, and systems experts while mentoring junior engineers. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security solutions in a collaborative and flexible work environment. If you're passionate about technology and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k matching

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Healthcare benefits

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years experience or a Master's degree plus 6 years.
• Must possess a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical team in hardware design and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Circuit Design

FPGA Architecture

Hardware Encryption Algorithms

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PCB Design Software

Simulation Tools

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. 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 Lead, you’ll guide an electrical team of 2-5 members and coordinate cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems experts. You’ll be responsible for hardware design from requirements analysis through schematic capture, managing layout constraints, supporting PWB layout, manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification. You’ll collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop mission-critical hardware systems.

As an Electrical Hardware Design Lead, you will be involved in all program phases, including:

• Schedule and budget decisions
• Requirements analysis
• Subsystem design
• Schematic capture
• Defining routing constraints
• Directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities
• FPGA architecture and firmware
• Supporting manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification
• Mentoring and growing junior engineers

You will primarily support the Strategic Systems area developing fire control and launch system hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

What sets you apart:

• Ahead of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience, as well as advanced proficiency in test, troubleshooting, and analyzing circuit card schematics
• Motivated to drive innovation around design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects
• Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Knowledge of implementation of hardware encryption algorithms

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

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of our Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility.

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 $139,189.00 - USD $154,412.00 /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