Printed Wiring Board Design Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.

$3,000 sign on bonus.

As a Printed Wiring Board Design Hardware engineer, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with the Electrical Engineering product design team to perform layout of high speed/high density multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) to MIL/IPC standards using Siemens DX Designer and Xpedition Enterprise tools, PTC CREO and AutoCAD design tools.
• Support thermal and mechanical analysis to ensure reliability under operating requirements.  Understanding of thermal issues and experience in diagnosing thermal-related problems.  Support the Qualification process of all PCBs designed in house.  Support the Procurement and Fabrication of the PCBs.  Troubleshoot fielded equipment failures traced to PCBs.
• Lead the development of CAD layout from symbol creation, manage library (component footprints, schematic symbols) and detailed component placement, constraints management, with a concept of topology and signal/trace integrity, as well as creating detailed documentation and drawings for manufacturing and assembly.

• Work closely with other Engineers within the organization to brainstorm solutions, challenge designs and actively participate in design reviews.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Knowledge of PCB materials, mechanical structure of vias and traces, plating of circuits, manufacture of PWB’s and Printed Wire Assemblies (PWAs), PCB shapes and mounting.
• Knowledge of Testing Procedures: Understanding of PCB testing methodologies, including functional testing, in-circuit testing (ICT), boundary scan testing, and automated optical inspection (AOI).
• Component-Level Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues at the component level, including identifying faulty components and connections.
• Schematic and Layout Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and layouts to develop and execute test plans effectively.  Knowledge of PCB Standards: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as IPC, MIL-STD, and others relevant to PCB manufacturing and testing.

What sets you apart:

• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
• Commitment 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 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.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA facility.

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