Advanced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, Sub-System

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $119k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $161,500–$218,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Advanced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, Sub-System

As an Advanced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer -Sub-System, you will join a cross-functional team within the Maritime and Strategic Systems division to design and test electrical hardware supporting critical customer missions. You will be responsible for transforming system concepts into reliable, testable components and subsystems while collaborating closely with other engineers. Your daily work involves research and development activities including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing. The role requires proficiency in electrical engineering computer-aided design tools, mixed signal circuit analysis, and reading circuit card schematics. Key technical requirements include experience in FPGA development, printed circuit board design, and a solid understanding of electrical circuits and hardware design principles. This position focuses on solving complex problems within the maritime and strategic systems domain to ensure reliable performance for high-stakes defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Design and test electrical hardware to support maritime and strategic mission requirements.
  • Translate system concepts into reliable, testable components and subsystems.
  • Design printed circuit boards (PCBs) based on established engineering principles.
  • Perform mixed signal circuit analysis and design using electrical engineering CAD tools.
  • Conduct research, development, modeling, prototyping, and testing for new technologies.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues and interpret complex circuit card schematics.
  • Drive innovation in design architectures, component selection, and electronics assembly.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Experience or working knowledge in FPGA development (preferred).
  • Experience designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of electrical circuits and hardware design principles (preferred).
  • Proficiency using electrical engineering CAD tools and mixed signal circuit analysis/design (preferred).
  • Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing (preferred).

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