Electrical Hardware Design Engineer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Mission Systems

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

ID: 2026-72977
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 7/1/2026
Category: Engineering-Hardware
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

What you’ll experience in the first year:

• Requirement Derivation: Translate high-level assembly requirements or concepts into specific, implementable, and testable hardware requirements
• Hardware Design and Prototyping: Collaborate in the design process to create and prototype hardware items from subsystem designs
• Expert Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for your hardware item, identifying at least two potential upgrades to enhance technical capabilities, manufacturing yield, or usability
• Hardware Testing: Develop and execute a comprehensive verification test plan for standalone hardware items based on derived requirements

What you bring to the table:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in deriving detailed hardware requirements and designing hardware from subsystem concepts.
• Team Collaboration: Strong ability to work within a team to achieve design and prototyping goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Capability to identify and propose improvements to hardware items.
• Testing Experience: Expertise in creating and executing detailed test plans to ensure hardware functionality and quality.

What sets you apart:

• Innovative Mindset: Ability to identify enhancements that improve hardware performance, yield, or usability.
• Quality Focus: Dedication to delivering high-quality, thoroughly tested hardware items.
• Leadership: Initiative in leading design and testing processes effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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 onsite
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA

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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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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