[Hiring] Senior CAD Specialist @General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Role Description

GDMS has an immediate opening for a Principal Electrical Computer-aided Design (ECAD) Designer to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to develop the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed clients to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams to design, develop and manage CAD software solutions for GDMS. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and generous health and personal benefits, the Senior Computer-aided Design Software Engineer will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. The employee will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

The Senior Electrical Computer-aided Design Engineer will possess a thorough understanding of the design and documentation requirements for Printed Circuit boards. In addition, the qualified candidate must be experienced in generating printed board designs for digital signal processing, hi-frequency radio frequency designs, and understand routing principles relating to hi-speed routing and interference design.

• Prefer experience with DDR4, DDR5, Versal devices, other High Speed signals and their associated constraints management.
• Experience with Xpedition VX2.13 or higher.
• Multi-layer experience up to 28 layers.
• Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication details.
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team environment.
• Extensive experience in design, drafting, detailing and packaging of PCB board layout designs that include parts placement, PCB layout, PCB electronic packaging, PCB drawing generation.
• Experience with troubleshooting design data and configuration problems with outside vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and handle numerous jobs simultaneously.
• Experience in MIL/Space Product Design for High Reliability.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet changing business needs in PCB design.
• Support and engage in programs, projects and practices behind the General Dynamics Mission Systems culture and strategy, and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Follow industry and department trends and developments to ensure General Dynamics Mission Systems services are consistent with, and/or superior to, industry best practices.
• Candidates should demonstrate sophisticated problem solving skills, as well as an ability to design, develop and implement innovative General Dynamics Mission Systems solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Experience with PCB design and fabrication details.
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team environment.
• Extensive experience in design, drafting, detailing and packaging of PCB board layout designs.
• Experience with troubleshooting design data and configuration problems with outside vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and handle numerous jobs simultaneously.
• Experience in MIL/Space Product Design for High Reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous health and personal benefits.
• Flexible work environment.
• Contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Company Description

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