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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.
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Lead Principal Engineer - MK48 serves as a senior technical authority within the Torpedo Systems Group, focusing on complex electronic systems for undersea and naval applications. You will define, develop, and evaluate system and hardware architectures that integrate digital, analog, power-electronics, and mechanical elements. Daily responsibilities include translating requirements into robust designs, leading multidisciplinary teams through integration and verification, performing root-cause analysis, and managing technical risks. The role requires expertise in high-performance embedded processors, FPGAs, SoC systems, memory devices, and high-speed digital interfaces. You will utilize tools such as Siemens EDA/Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, PSpice, and LTspice while applying knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility. This position addresses critical engineering challenges in the defense sector by ensuring hardware reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and performance for mission-critical torpedo systems.
Digital Circuit Design
PCB Layout
OrCAD
Xpedition
PSpice
LTspice
MATLAB
VHDL
FPGA
Signal Conditioning
Power Distribution
Circuit Simulation
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
PCB Design
Schematic Capture
FPGA
Firmware
Siemens/Mentor Graphics
Hardware Development
EVMS
Control Account Management
Manufacturing
Integration & Test
Qualification
AI
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Python
C++
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Keras
Caffe
Linux
Android
QNX
Quantization
Pruning
Distillation
CPU
GPU
DSP
NPU
Containerization