General Dynamics

Electronics & Computer Hardware Principal Engineer

General Dynamics$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
  • 20+ years of relevant experience in electronics and computer design.
  • Proven experience in cross-functional project environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across various disciplines.
  • Experience in military vehicles or heavy vehicle platforms is a plus.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in subsystem development and analysis.
  • Familiarity with supplier relations and quality standards in electronics.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership within the Electronic Hardware Department for design and testing.
  • Support the development of a common Electronic Architecture for multiple vehicle platforms.
  • Manage the implementation of electronic hardware design solutions across GDLS platforms.
  • Evaluate design impacts, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of hardware approaches.
  • Lead modernization of electronic hardware design processes and tools.
  • Mentor engineers and develop knowledge management assets for team competency.
  • Coordinate with system architects to integrate electronic hardware into global platforms.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Flexible work schedules tailored to specific site needs.
  • 401(k) with Company Match.
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance.
  • Employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • On-site amenities for employee convenience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is for the US Principal Electronics and Computer Hardware Engineer within DDE. Duties of the role include:

  • Provide senior technical Principal Engineer leadership within the Electronic Hardware Department of approximately 100 engineers conducting design, development and test activities for several GDLS Make Items and working with several Suppliers
  • Support the overall development of a common Electronic Architecture within GDLS by focusing on detailed electronic hardware design approaches across the full suite of vehicle electronic hardware, including general purpose and AI processors, memory, solid state storage, flat panel displays, graphics/video transport, and others
  • Help technically manage the specific implementation of common electronic hardware design solutions for all GDLS platforms including design projects under IR&D as well as hardware developed under program funding in key core competency areas
  • Evaluate and trade the detailed design impacts, feasibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of hardware design approaches
  • Lead modernization and commonality of the electronic hardware design process, design tools, and common electronic parts leveraging knowledge of both military and commercial best practices to help accelerate future design and development
  • Support design engineer competency development by helping to mentor a geographically dispersed team, and developing knowledge management assets to ensure seamless knowledge transfer to new engineers
  • t echnical support to 3 rd party teaming arrangements to support new advanced product development activities
  • coordination with program-specific lead system architects to leverage electronic hardware portfolio into global vehicle platforms
  • formal presentations t o functional and program leadership.


Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Equivalent degrees considered. Advanced degree is a plus.

20+ years of relevant electronics and computer design experience.

Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience with working on cross functional projects and working in a lab environment is required.

Be experienced in working with teams and effective in communicating across many disciplines and functional organizations.

Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements, and meet expectations.

Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms or industrial applications of electronics is desired.

Experience with leading a team of engineers in developing/concepting. analyzing, and building electronic subsystems and components

Experience working with suppliers and our supplier quality organization, developing and auditing test requirements is desired

Must have the ability to climb into military vehicles.

Strong technical writing and presentation skills are desired.

Ability to travel and work overtime when required.

General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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