Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, but must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
As a Lead Principal Engineer for the Torpedo Systems Group MK48 program, you will lead overall system architecture, ensure requirement adherence, and identify future opportunities on Torpedo Programs.
What you will be doing:
- Hardware system design: Architect and optimize systems with digital, analog, and mechanical components for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
- Design and development expertise: Lead and mentor circuit design, integration, verification, modeling, and simulation while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Project leadership: Manage high-risk projects, communicate risks and mitigation strategies, and ensure quality and timeliness in operations.
- Problem-solving and analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for both new and existing products and drive technical improvements.
- Technical collaboration: Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and proposals while staying current on semiconductor processors, SoCs, and FPGA architectures.
What you bring to the table:
- Expertise in electronics and microprocessor systems: Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, memory technologies, and high-speed serial links (e.g., 5+ Gbps).
- Circuit design and testing proficiency: Strong knowledge of digital, analog, and power electronic circuits, plus hands-on experience with test equipment like scopes, power sources, and probes.
- Technical tools and software knowledge: Familiarity with tools like Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Visio.
- Teamwork and project leadership: Ability to collaborate on multiple projects, apply leadership principles (e.g., Earned Value, CAM), and communicate results effectively.
- Mechanical-electronics integration: Experience designing and testing complex electronics assemblies within mechanical systems.
What sets you apart:
- Hardware architecture expertise: Proven ability to design complex analog and digital hardware systems.
- Circuit design proficiency: Skilled in creating schematics, layouts, BOMs, and high-frequency magnetics design.
- Product development leadership: Experience driving product roadmaps, defining new platforms, and extending existing products.
- Team leadership: Technical lead for multidisciplinary teams, including Digital, Analog, Power Electronics, Mechanical, and Test Engineers.
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
What we offer:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
NOTE: This position is flex/on-site in Canonsburg, PA. Relocation assistance is available.
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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary RangeUSD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
