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Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Electrical H/W Engineer - Computing and Interface Products
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: United States
State: MI
City: Sterling Heights
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance
Career Level: Mid-Career
Requisition ID: 15941126
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2025
Description: 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.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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