Principal Computer Hardware Engineer

General Dynamics

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Sterling Heights, MI
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60 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Principal Computer Hardware Engineer

The Principal Computer Hardware Engineer joins the Electronic Hardware Department within Design and Development Engineering to provide senior technical leadership for a team of approximately 100 engineers. This role focuses on developing a common Electronic Architecture for vehicle hardware, including general purpose and AI processors, memory, solid state storage, flat panel displays, and graphics/video transport. The engineer will evaluate design impacts, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness while leading modernization of design tools and parts. Key responsibilities include mentoring a geographically dispersed team, managing technical implementations for IR&D and program-funded projects, and coordinating with lead system architects. Required skills include a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 20+ years of electronics and computer design experience, and expertise in military vehicles or industrial applications. The role solves complex hardware integration problems for heavy vehicle platforms.

What you'll do

  • Provide senior technical leadership for a department of 100 engineers conducting hardware design and test activities.
  • Support the development of a common electronic architecture for vehicle hardware including processors, memory, and storage.
  • Manage the technical implementation of common hardware design solutions for all GDLS platforms and IR&D projects.
  • Evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of various hardware design approaches.
  • Lead the modernization of electronic hardware design processes, tools, and parts using military and commercial best practices.
  • Mentor a geographically dispersed team of engineers and develop knowledge management assets for seamless information transfer.
  • Provide technical support to third-party teaming arrangements for new advanced product development activities.
  • Coordinate with lead system architects to integrate the electronic hardware portfolio into global vehicle platforms.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent degree.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • 20+ years of relevant electronics and computer design experience.
  • Experience leading a team of engineers in developing, concepting, analyzing, and building electronic subsystems and components.
  • Experience with military vehicles, heavy vehicle platforms, or industrial applications of electronics (preferred).
  • Experience working with suppliers and supplier quality organizations to develop and audit test requirements (preferred).
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills (preferred).
  • Security clearance *. *(Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

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