Principal Computer Hardware Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

401k match

9-80 work schedule

Ongoing learning

Modern office

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a seasoned Principal Electronics and Computer Hardware Engineer to lead the Electronic Hardware Department, guiding design, development and test activities across GDLS platforms.

You will mentor a 100-engineer team, drive common electronic architecture, coordinate with suppliers, and present to program leadership. This role requires travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 20+ years of hands-on electronics and computer design experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and lab environments.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines and with suppliers.
• Experience with military vehicle electronics is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership within the Electronic Hardware Department (~100 engineers).
• Develop common electronic architecture across GDLS platforms.
• Lead implementation of hardware design solutions for programs and IR&D.
• Evaluate design impacts, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Advance modernization and commonality in design processes and parts.
• Mentor a geographically dispersed team and manage knowledge transfer.
• Support third-party teaming for new product development.
• Coordinate with program lead architects to leverage hardware portfolios.
• Deliver formal presentations to leadership.

Skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring team

Technical writing

Executive presentation

Customer needs understanding

Effective communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (plus)

Job description

About GDLS

General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.

Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect

This position is for the US Principal Electronics and Computer Hardware Engineer within Design and Development Engineering. Duties of the role include:

• Provide senior technical Principal Engineer leadership within the Electronic Hardware Department of approximately 100 engineers conducting design, development and test activities for several GDLS Make Items and working with several Suppliers
• Support the overall development of a common Electronic Architecture within GDLS by focusing on detailed electronic hardware design approaches across the full suite of vehicle electronic hardware, including general purpose and AI processors, memory, solid state storage, flat panel displays, graphics/video transport, and others
• Help technically manage the specific implementation of common electronic hardware design solutions for all GDLS platforms including design projects under IR&D as well as hardware developed under program funding in key core competency areas
• Evaluate and trade the detailed design impacts, feasibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of hardware design approaches
• Lead modernization and commonality of the electronic hardware design process, design tools, and common electronic parts leveraging knowledge of both military and commercial best practices to help accelerate future design and development
• Support design engineer competency development by helping to mentor a geographically dispersed team, and developing knowledge management assets to ensure seamless knowledge transfer to new engineers
• Technical support to third party teaming arrangements to support new advanced product development activities
• Coordination with program-specific lead system architects to leverage electronic hardware portfolio into global vehicle platforms
• Formal presentations to functional and program leadership.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Equivalent degrees considered. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 20+ years of relevant electronics and computer design experience.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience with working on cross functional projects and working in a lab environment is required.
• Be experienced in working with teams and effective in communicating across many disciplines and functional organizations.
• Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements, and meet expectations.
• Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms or industrial applications of electronics is desired.
• Experience with leading a team of engineers in developing/concepting, analyzing, and building electronic subsystems and components
• Experience working with suppliers and our supplier quality organization, developing and auditing test requirements is desired
• Must have the ability to climb into military vehicles.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills are desired.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when required.

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to 6%
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Ongoing learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Starbucks Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track