Senior Hardware Engineer - Core Compute

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k Match

Educational Assistance

9-80 Work Schedule

Onsite cafeteria and facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to design and develop ruggedized processing interfaces and subsystems for military-grade vehicles. You will generate requirements, perform power/thermal and EMI/EMC analyses, and lead hardware development through qualification and release.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams on MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-810 standards, and apply Six Sigma DFMEA methodologies to ensure reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 12+ years of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ and hardware design for embedded systems.
• Experience with FPGA design, simulation, and engineering test tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical components and subsystems for ruggedized processing and interfaces.
• Generate requirements and hardware/software test plans for high-speed interfacing and processing.
• Lead power and thermal analysis, EMI/EMC, and reliability work with DFMEA methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage design changes through qualification.

Skills

C/C++

Visual Studio

Embedded HW

Hardware design

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx tools

FPGA Design & Simulation

Engineering test tools

Job description

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build 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 for customers around the world.

That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks 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.

What We Offer:

Whether starting your career or you are an experienced professional, 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 (6%)


• Educational Assistance


• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)


• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Design and Develop Electrical Components and Subsystems for ruggedized Processing and Interface Products

Detailed knowledge

• Generating requirements and the design of computing processors and FPGA’s, and their supporting and interface circuits


• Review and develop Hardware and Software requirement documents and test plans for High-Speed Interfacing and Processing, Video, Target Detection, and MOSA, SOSA, GCIA, TSN


• Digital and Analog circuit design, component selection, procurement, schematic capture, PWB layout, prototype builds, development, test, debug, qualification, release, production


• Power and thermal analysis


• EMI/EMC, High Speed Signal Integrity design practices


• Military design and test requirements including MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-464, MIL-810


• Six Sigma design tools including DFMEA and Reliability Analysis

Practical Knowledge Desired

• Microprocessor based products and Single Board Form Factors: Intel, AMD, ARM, VPX, VME, COM Express.


• Embedded Microcontroller H/W and programming skills (C, C++, Visual Studio)


• Industry standard interfaces and products (PCle, DDRxx, USB, SATA, RS422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, Solid State Drives)


• Graphics/video interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, LVDS)


• FPGA Design and Simulation (Xilinx Toolsets)


• Support system architecture analysis, trade studies, and participate in associated engineering reviews


• Leading projects including budget/manpower and interactions with outside groups and customers


• Strong record keeping skills with commitment to tracking design changes, debug status, Hardware and Software revisions


• Strong written and oral communication skills

Performs other duties as assigned

Opportunity is for onsite, not hybrid, not remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering.


• 12+ years’ applicable experience required.


• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.

Desired Additions

• This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)


• Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired


• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required