Electrical Hardware Engineer Networking & Cyber Infrastructure

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$118,519–$131,482 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $125k
$107k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $152,968–$214,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $184k 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 Hardware Engineer Networking & Cyber Infrastructure

Electrical Hardware Engineer Networking & Cyber Infrastructure will join a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and integrate hardware subsystems that provide secure, high-performance networking capabilities within mission-critical defense systems. The role involves active participation in hardware architecture discussions, component selection, PCB and FPGA design, and network stack implementation from concept through final installation. Key responsibilities include developing reconfigurable hardware solutions using FPGA technology to support cyber-resilient system designs. Candidates will utilize skills in HDL programming, physical layer design, schematic analysis, and cybersecurity principles such as encryption algorithms, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures. The work focuses on solving complex technical challenges within the domain of networking and cyber infrastructure for defense applications. Relevant experience may include backgrounds in commercial networking hardware, telecommunications, or semiconductor technologies to support these critical systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop hardware subsystems for secure, high-performance networking in mission-critical defense systems.
  • Develop reconfigurable hardware solutions using FPGA design and HDL programming.
  • Participate in hardware architecture discussions and component selection for cyber infrastructure.
  • Perform PCB layout and schematic analysis for network components.
  • Implement network stack protocols and physical layer designs.
  • Apply cybersecurity principles such as encryption algorithms, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures to hardware.
  • Conduct research-oriented work to develop practical solutions for national security.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Experience in FPGA design and HDL programming.
  • Experience in network stack implementation and physical layer design.
  • Proficiency in PCB layout and schematic analysis.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles applied to hardware, including encryption, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures.

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