Electrical Engineer, Hardware Module Lead

Electrical Module Design Lead

As an Electrical Module Design Lead, you’ll guide an electrical team of 1-3 members and coordinate cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and systems experts. You’ll be responsible for hardware design from requirements analysis through schematic capture, managing layout constraints, supporting PCB layout, manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification. You’ll collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to develop mission-critical hardware systems.

Responsibilities:

• Requirements analysis
• System and Board Architecture
• Schematic capture, defining routing constraints, and supporting PCB layout and routing activities
• FPGA architecture and firmware
• Supporting manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification
• COTS components selection
• Schedule and budget decisions

You will primarily support the Strategic Systems area developing fire control and launch system hardware, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Circuit card design incorporating embedded processors or FPGAs
• Ability to execute a project from concept to production
• Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools
• Circuit and PCB design knowledge

What sets you apart:

• Ability to execute a project from concept to production
• Solid understanding of hardware development processes
• Working knowledge of Siemens/Mentor Graphics Tools suite and FPGA design tools
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to digest customer requests into actionable requirements
• Knowledge and application of EVMS and Control Account Management
• Circuit and PCB design knowledge
• Defense background is preferred, but not required

Our Commitment to You:

• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, and more
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Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of our Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility.

We invite you to learn more and apply at: GDMS Careers