Electronics & Computer Hardware Principal Engineer

Electronics & Computer Hardware Principal Engineer - Sterling Heights, MI, US - 17745931 | General Dynamics

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Electronics & Computer Hardware Principal Engineer

Job ID Number 17745931 Sterling Heights, MI, US Category Engineering Employment Type Full Time Business Unit GD Land Systems

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Position Title: Electronics & Computer Hardware Principal Engineer

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: Senior

Requisition ID: 17745931

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
• technical support to 3rd 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 to 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.

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 www.gd.com. 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.

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
• technical support to 3rd 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 to 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.

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 www.gd.com. 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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