Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to support a cross-functional team developing complex, mission-critical airborne systems hardware. The role includes requirements support, schematic and PCB/PWB design activities, and participation in manufacturing, integration, test, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support program phases including requirements analysis, schematic capture, defining routing constraints, directing PCB/PWB layout and routing activities, and aiding manufacturing, integration and test, and qualification.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meet stated expectations.
• Primarily support the Airborne Systems business area, including development of mission computers, sensor processors, and stores management hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Selected applicants 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 company facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Technical Skills and Tools

• Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition (including Xpedition) and HyperLynx.
• Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis.
• Hands-on use of oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing electrical hardware using the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition tool suite.
• High-speed digital and high-density circuit card design experience, including embedded processors or FPGAs.
• Experience designing using fiber optic interfaces.
• Advanced working knowledge of lab equipment, including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.

Additional Role Strengths

• Understanding of the hardware development process across the lifecycle of a program.
• Experience with circuit card designs, including advanced materials, packaging techniques, and high-speed interfaces.
• Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Xpedition for schematic entry, constraint manager, and HyperLynx Signal Integrity/Power Integrity analysis.
• Ability to persevere through design challenges with minimal direction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to drive innovation and secure buy-in on concepts.
• Collaboration mindset and commitment to professional development for self and others.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Bloomington, MN (hybrid).
• Workplace options: fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex, with some program assignments requiring on-site presence.
• While on-site, you will be part of the Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 118,570 - 125,054 per year.
• Salary note: This estimate reflects a typical salary range based on experience and other factors. Actual pay may vary.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• flex time off
• paid parental leave
• healthcare benefits
• health & wellness programs
• employee resource and social groups

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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 company facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Refer to gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits for additional benefit information.