Mid-Level Embedded Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period. 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Mid-Level Electrical Engineer for the Progeny Systems Business Area, you’ll be a member of or lead a cross functional team dedicated to the development of military-grade electronics and underwater acoustic systems.

Duties and Tasks:

Design, implement, simulate, and test firmware components for FPGA-based systems

Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; review synthesis and timing reports; and address issues

Design, implement, and unit test firmware components for microcontroller-based systems

Integrate and test firmware on target hardware

Design and simulate digital circuits

Develop test systems including test software applications

Generate system/software/interface requirements, detailed design, and build documentation

Document and present trade studies, analyses, test results and status to the team

Research, identify, and evaluate new technologies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with the engineering development life cycle, including concept, requirements, design, implementation and test phases

Experience writing technical documentation for embedded systems

Strong background in FPGA design in VHDL, verification and timing closure

Strong background implementing microcontroller firmware in C or C++

Strong background in digital circuit design

Experience with Linux and embedded operating systems

Proficiency with memory technologies, voltage regulation devices, ADCs, DACs, and common low-level communication interfaces

Proficiency with common lab equipment such as o-scopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and soldering

Experience with the following a plus:

OrCAD Capture, Quartus, LabWindows/CVI, Git

Soft-core processors (Nios and/or MicroBlaze)

ARM-based microcontrollers

National Instruments data acquisition systems

Our Commitment to You:

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

Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, 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

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site or 'flex' (3+ days/week in office). While on-site, you will be a part of the Middletown, RI facility.

Salary Note

This 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 Range

USD $125,724.00 - USD $139,475.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans