Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space manufacturing seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to join their team in Dedham, Massachusetts. This role involves designing complex systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and requires a strong background in electrical engineering. Candidates should have extensive experience in hardware design and hold an active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or 6+ years with Master's.
• Understanding of hardware development lifecycle.
• Experience with circuit card designs and high-speed interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design complex and mission-critical systems.
• Involve in requirements analysis, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet high expectations.

Skills

Designing electrical hardware using Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition

High-speed digital and high-density circuit card design

Designs using fiber optic interfaces

Advanced lab equipment knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Job description

Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

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As a Senior 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 be involved in all program phases, including requirements analysis, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and supporting manufacturing, integration & test, and hardware qualification. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and customers is essential to develop systems that meet high expectations. This role primarily supports the Cyber business area, developing mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

Preferred skills and experiences include:

• Designing electrical hardware using Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition
• High-speed digital and high-density circuit card design with embedded processors or FPGAs
• Designs using fiber optic interfaces
• Advanced lab equipment knowledge, including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers

What sets you apart:

• Understanding of hardware development lifecycle
• Experience with circuit card designs, advanced materials, packaging, high-speed interfaces
• Proficiency with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tools
• Perseverance through design challenges
• Exceptional communication skills to drive innovation and secure buy-in

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirements: Must hold an ACTIVE Department of Defense Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work.

Senior Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function & Industry

• Engineering and Product Management
• Defense and Space Manufacturing