This role pays less than
84%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$212,718
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$150k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
As the Lead Hardware Engineer, you will lead a team of five to seven engineers in guiding multiple electrical subsystems from initial concept through final installation. You will drive technical discussions regarding architecture and requirements while overseeing hardware component selection, PCB design, FPGA integration, and network infrastructure components. Your daily work involves managing design verification, qualification testing, and full integration across electrical, systems, and mechanical disciplines within a defense environment. The role requires expertise in troubleshooting circuit card schematics within networked, cyber-resilient environments. You will utilize skills in electronics design, assembly, and hardware architecture to develop secure, scalable solutions. Preferred technical competencies include knowledge of networking, cybersecurity principles, encryption algorithms, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures. This position focuses on introducing innovative capabilities into existing systems through a risk-based approach to complex, multi-discipline programs.
PCB Design
Schematic Capture
FPGA
Firmware
Siemens/Mentor Graphics
Hardware Development
EVMS
Control Account Management
Manufacturing
Integration & Test
Qualification
AI