Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Canonsburg, PA
Salary
$180,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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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 · Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff

As a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Canonsburg, PA, you will lead the MK48 torpedo program's system architecture and design, ensuring compliance with requirements while identifying future opportunities. Your daily tasks include hardware system design for DC/AC and DC/DC applications, leading circuit design and integration projects, managing high-risk initiatives, conducting root cause analysis, and participating in technical reviews. You must be proficient in electronics and microprocessor systems, including Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, memory technologies, and high-speed serial links. Familiarity with tools like Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Visio is essential. Additionally, you will collaborate on multidisciplinary teams, apply leadership principles such as Earned Value Management, and ensure effective communication of project outcomes. This role demands expertise in hardware architecture, circuit design, product development leadership, and team management within a classified technology environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead and optimize hardware system design for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
  • Mentor circuit design, integration, verification, modeling, and simulation teams.
  • Manage high-risk projects, communicating risks and mitigation strategies effectively.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to drive technical improvements in products.
  • Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and proposals for torpedo programs.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 10+ years of job-related experience.
  • Expertise in hardware system design, including digital, analog, and mechanical components for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
  • Proficiency in circuit design and testing with knowledge of high-speed serial links (e.g., 5+ Gbps).
  • Leadership in project management, risk communication, and quality assurance for complex projects.
  • Experience with technical tools such as Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Visio.
  • Ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams and drive product roadmaps and new platform definitions.

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