Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff - MK48

ID: 2026-70385
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 1/27/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required and must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time. 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

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced theyre often classified. Thats what youll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here youll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, its time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Progeny Systems LLC, a General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare.

As a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff for the Torpedo Systems Group MK48 program, you will lead overall system architecture, ensure requirement adherence, and identify future opportunities on Torpedo Programs.

What you will be doing:

• Architect hardware systems with digital, analog, mechanical components.
• Participate in hardware, firmware and software design trade studies, reviews, and proposals.
• Evaluate customer/project requirements and select appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications.
• Contribute to product design and development, including technical improvements.
• Conduct and mentor board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Design analysis including modeling and simulation.
• Optimize designs with an eye toward efficiency, density, and cost.
• Conduct design reviews and follow standard processes.
• Lead projects with significant risks and resource requirements. Actively expose high level risks & communicate the risk trade space & mitigation strategies to team
• Plan and execute operations with autonomy under established policies.
• Work with Program Engineering Functional Leader to modify procedures and practices to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee Root Cause Analysis for products under development as well as existing product lines
• Maintain expertise in semiconductor processors, System-on-Chip, and FPGA architectures.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR4 memory, flash memory, and high-density interconnect technologies.
• Knowledge of 5+ Gbps serial links, CAN, OpenVPX, and PIC-SIG standards.
• Strong knowledge of digital, analog and power electronic circuits design, test, and debugging.
• Experience with power electronics test equipment such as scope, DC/AC electronics load, DC/AC power sources, current and voltage probes.
• Experience with mechanical designs incorporating complex electronics assemblies.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Substantial ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for large complex programs
• Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prepare test reports, conclude the outcome of test results, provide the next steps in test plan, and present it to management level.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Visio.

What sets you apart:

• Proven history of architecting complex analog and digital hardware.
• Ability to perform electronic circuit design (create schematic symbols and layout footprints, design schematic and layout, and create BOM).
• High frequency magnetics design knowledge.
• Ability to drive, understand and adhere to product roadmaps, define new platforms, and extend products
• Experience working a Team/Program Lead Role: Technical lead of talented and experienced team of Digital, Analog, Power Electronics, Mechanical and Test Engineers.

What we offer:

• 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
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, 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

NOTE: This position is 100% on-site in Canonsburg, PA.

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 $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /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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