This role pays less than
93%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,225–$219,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$131k
versus about
$195k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
1255 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,700–$150,205
across 1075 roles with salary data.
Lead Hardware Engineer serves as the Electrical Hardware Design Lead for a team tasked with guiding multiple electrical subsystems from concept to final installation. The role involves leading a team of five to seven engineers through architecture and requirements discussions, hardware component selection, and design verification. Key responsibilities include designing PCB, FPGA, and network infrastructure components while ensuring integration across electrical, systems, and mechanical disciplines. The candidate will work within a defense environment to develop secure, high-performance technical solutions for an existing system receiving new capabilities. Required skills include proficiency in troubleshooting and analyzing circuit card schematics within networked and cyber-resilient environments. Technical focus areas include encryption algorithms, secure boot, trusted platform architectures, and the application of AI for innovation. The role requires expertise in hardware design to solve complex, multi-discipline engineering challenges.
PCB Design
Schematic Capture
FPGA
Firmware
Siemens/Mentor Graphics
Hardware Development
EVMS
Control Account Management
Manufacturing
Integration & Test
Qualification
AI