Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

ID: 2026-70213
USA-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 1/19/2026
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

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 our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will be a key part of a cross-functional team responsible for designing complex and mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all program phases, including requirements analysis, system power schematic and interconnect design, cabling and wire harness design and routing activities, and supporting the manufacturing, integration & test, and qualification of the hardware system. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and customers to develop systems that meet their high expectations. In this role, you will primarily support the Land and Airborne Systems business area developing mission computers, sensor processors, and communication network systems, with opportunities to work across GDMS.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: designing AC/DC System level Power distribution schematics and Signal Interconnects, cabling and wiring harness designs using MS Visio. Circuit breaker scheduling and system load balancing of Single-phase and 3PH power systems. Power and Signal cabling and Wire Run List design. VPX backplane connectivity design. Working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and Ethernet network testers.

What sets you apart:

Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a programExperience with EMI cable and wiring harness design, using advanced materials and packaging techniques to high-speed interfacesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Visio for Power and Signal cable designs along with Power schematic and Signal interconnectsBackground in test, troubleshooting, and reading System level Power schematics and InterconnectsAbility to persevere through design challenges with minimal directionExceptional communication skills with the capacity to drive innovation and secure buy-in on your concepts and ideaCollaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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 nations 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 Hybrid/Flex. Some program assignments will require an on-site presence. While on-site, you will be a part of our Taunton, Massachusetts facility. We invite you to learn more about us and apply at: GDMS Careers #LI-Hybrid.

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 $118,570.00 - USD $125,000.00 /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

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