Hardware Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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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 1353 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Systems Engineer

The Hardware Systems Engineer joins an agile team within the Surface Systems business unit to deliver robust, flexible, and secure infrastructure for U.S. Navy surface ships. This role involves developing and configuring common solutions to complex problems, testing and troubleshooting computing hardware issues in a lab environment, and creating documentation to support a rigorous engineering process. The successful candidate will utilize skills in reading engineering drawings, wiring schematics, parts lists, and rack layouts. Technical competencies include systems engineering concepts, requirements management, and system modeling tools. Additionally, the position may involve developing schematics using Siemens Capital Logic Designer. The work focuses on solving infrastructure stability and security problems for naval vessels, ensuring the hardware meets specific mission requirements through collaborative problem-solving and continuous technical innovation.

What you'll do

  • Develop and configure common solutions for complex infrastructure problems.
  • Test and troubleshoot computing hardware issues in a lab or customer site.
  • Create technical documentation to support a rigorous engineering process.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, parts lists, and rack layouts.
  • Develop schematics using Siemens Capital Logic Designer.
  • Manage requirements and utilize system modeling tools for surface ship infrastructure.
  • Identify and apply AI opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related field) plus 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring schematics, parts lists, or rack layouts (preferred).
  • Experience troubleshooting computing hardware issues in a lab or customer site (preferred).
  • Experience developing schematics using Siemens Capital Logic Designer (preferred).
  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, requirements management, and system modeling tools (preferred).

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