About the Role:
The Electrical Hardware Design Engineer - Computing and Interface Products will be responsible for generating requirements and the design, debug, and test of ruggedized electrical hardware circuit boards and assemblies.
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
On-site presence:
Design and Develop Electrical Components and Subsystems for Processing and Interface Products
Concept to production delivery support including design, debug, test, and qualification
Support system architecture analysis, trade studies, and participate in associated engineering reviews
Review and develop Hardware and Software requirement documents and test plans
Support circuit design, component selection, procurement, and prototype hardware debug and builds
Develop Engineering Design Fixes, and Coordinate Solutions
Strong record keeping skills with commitment to tracking design changes, debug status, Hardware and Software revisions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering.
7+ years' applicable experience required.
Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong multi-tasking skills.
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge in many, but not all, of the following areas desired:
Digital and Analog design including power and thermal analysis.
Schematic development, component selection, circuit simulation, and PCB layout
Microprocessor based products and Single Board Form Factors: Intel, AMD, ARM, VPX, VME, COM Express.
Embedded Microcontroller H/W and programming skills (C, C++, Visual Studio)
Industry standard interfaces and products (PCle, DDRxx, USB, SATA, RS422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, Solid State Drives)
Graphics/video interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, LVDS)
FPGA Design and Simulation (Xilinx Toolsets)
EMI/EMC, High Speed Signal Integrity design practices
Military design and test requirements including MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-464, MIL-810
Six Sigma design tools including DFMEA and Reliability Analysis
Additional Information / Desired Experience
This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired.
Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
