Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$100,219–$111,180 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $106k
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This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $167,141–$223,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $106k versus about $195k 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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead

Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead will lead a team of one to three members while coordinating with cross-functional mechanical, software, and systems experts. This role involves managing the entire hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through schematic capture, defining routing constraints, and supporting PCB layout, manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification. The position requires expertise in circuit card design featuring embedded processors or FPGAs, as well as proficiency with Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools. Candidates must be capable of executing projects from concept to production while managing COTS components selection and budget decisions. This role specifically supports the Strategic Systems area, where the individual will develop mission-critical fire control and launch system hardware. Essential skills include circuit and PCB design knowledge, EVMS application, and translating customer requests into actionable requirements.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of 1-3 members and coordinate cross-functional mechanical, software, and systems teams.
  • Perform requirements analysis to develop mission-critical hardware systems.
  • Design system and board architectures for fire control and launch systems.
  • Execute schematic capture and define routing constraints for PCB layout activities.
  • Manage FPGA architecture and firmware development.
  • Select COTS components and make decisions regarding project schedules and budgets.
  • Support manufacturing, integration, testing, and qualification phases of hardware production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
  • 3+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree plus 2 years of experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs (preferred).
  • Ability to execute a project from concept to production (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools (preferred).
  • Knowledge of circuit and PCB design (preferred).

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