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Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Entry Level Associate)
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: Entry
Requisition ID: 17069062
Description: About the Role
The Electrical Design Engineering Associate role is a entry level, new college grad role that will apply engineering principles to generate designs that solve complex problems. The areas of focus will include Display LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) design, SRU (Shop Replaceable Unit) electrical design.
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Hybrid work schedule may be available.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment.
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role
- Will help support concept to production Hardware including requirements analysis, electronic design, debug, test, and qualification
- Support the Design, develop, and test Electronic Hardware products, components, and subsystems.
- Help and create detailed circuit board specifications, ICD's, and test plans.
- Support the Develop circuit card assembly schematics, layout guidelines, and support CCA layout
- Be involved with and support component selection, procurement, and oversight of prototype hardware build.
- Support concurrent engineering reviews and trade studies.
- Develop engineering design fixes,and coordinate solutions.
- Perform technology research, feasibility assessments, and detailed hardware design requirements definition.
- Research and develop concepts to support advanced technology initiatives, IRADS, proposals, and demonstrators.
- Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned
Qualifications Sought
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
- Entry Level College graduate in Engineering, 0-3 years of applicable experience
- Advanced degree a plus
- Knowledge of and experience with any schematic capture program such as Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, PADS, etc..
- Experienced with analog and digital circuit design including PCB design
- (or any specific display design knowledge or experience desired.)
- Knowledge and study of single board computers and microcontrollers
- Knowledge and study of FPGA design and simulation required
- Exposure to/or knowledge of VHDL design sought
- Knowledge of analog and digital video circuits desired
- Experience of display technologies and video distribution techniques preferred
- Use of engineering development and test tools such as meters and scopes a must.
- Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
Additional Information / Desired Experience
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
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 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.
About the Role
The Electrical Design Engineering Associate role is a entry level, new college grad role that will apply engineering principles to generate designs that solve complex problems. The areas of focus will include Display LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) design, SRU (Shop Replaceable Unit) electrical design.
Company Information
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer
Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Hybrid work schedule may be available.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment.
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role
- Will help support concept to production Hardware including requirements analysis, electronic design, debug, test, and qualification
- Support the Design, develop, and test Electronic Hardware products, components, and subsystems.
- Help and create detailed circuit board specifications, ICD's, and test plans.
- Support the Develop circuit card assembly schematics, layout guidelines, and support CCA layout
- Be involved with and support component selection, procurement, and oversight of prototype hardware build.
- Support concurrent engineering reviews and trade studies.
- Develop engineering design fixes,and coordinate solutions.
- Perform technology research, feasibility assessments, and detailed hardware design requirements definition.
- Research and develop concepts to support advanced technology initiatives, IRADS, proposals, and demonstrators.
- Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned
Qualifications Sought
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
- Entry Level College graduate in Engineering, 0-3 years of applicable experience
- Advanced degree a plus
- Knowledge of and experience with any schematic capture program such as Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, PADS, etc..
- Experienced with analog and digital circuit design including PCB design
- (or any specific display design knowledge or experience desired.)
- Knowledge and study of single board computers and microcontrollers
- Knowledge and study of FPGA design and simulation required
- Exposure to/or knowledge of VHDL design sought
- Knowledge of analog and digital video circuits desired
- Experience of display technologies and video distribution techniques preferred
- Use of engineering development and test tools such as meters and scopes a must.
- Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
Additional Information / Desired Experience
- This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
- This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
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 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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