Commodity Engineer - PWB at GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ 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

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience . Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience interfacing with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Highly proficient in the use and understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories relative to PWB design, manufacturing, and use; frequent contributor to the development of new theories and methods
• Proven, effective leadership skills to guide work groups and programs to successful completion
• Exceptional knowledge of the electrical engineering process relative to PWB design, manufacturing, and use.
• Ability to travel as needed

What sets you apart:

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate project issues and impacts
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Keeps abreast of technology trends
• Effectively handle complex assignments independently or in multiple work groups

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Assist design engineers with the selection of PWB materials, layer stack-up and fabrication to meet electrical design and DoD and commercial reliability requirements
• Work closely with project engineers, customers, QA and Suppliers to ensure compliance to flow down requirements
• Review new design PWB requirements and validate against supplier process capabilities
• Develop PWB procurement drawings, design guidelines, fabrication guidelines, trade studies, analyses and other documentation
• Participate in a Failure Review Board (FRB)/Material Review Board (MRB) teams as a technical expert on PWB design, construction and failure modes
• Participate in supplier quality and capability audits
• Participate and/or Support Source Inspection at suppliers
• Initiate corrective and preventive actions when non-conformances are noted in GDMS products or the processes used to produce GDMS products
• Apply IPC-A-600, AS9102 and other PWB standards during product development and manufacturing efforts
• Work closely with Project Leaders, design engineers and other professionals on multiple project teams
• Support and review cost, schedule and proposal estimates
• Support occasional travel to meet with customers and suppliers and various GDMS sites
• Work technical questions from the supplier with design engineering team to ensure no stoppage of work delaying delivery of products.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Very strong use and understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theories relative to PWB design, manufacturing, and use. Frequently contributes to the development of new designs, manufacturing methods and material sciences. Very strong understanding of hardware design engineering processes. You'll have substantial influence as a team lead and contributor on the electrical requirements analysis, requirements definition, electrical technical planning, cost analysis, risk analysis and successful execution of programs relative to PWBs. requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis interface analysis and definition for the design, fabrication at suppliers, integration and verification of electrical performance of the PWB.

Target salary range: USD $126,734.00/Yr. - USD $136,000.00/Yr. 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.
Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran