Electrical Hardware Engineer – Networking & Cyber Infrastructure Position Overview

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

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

Electrical Hardware Engineer – FPGA, Networking & Cyber InfrastructureAs an Electrical Hardware Engineer specializing in FPGA, networking, and cyber infrastructure at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will design, develop, and integrate hardware subsystems that deliver secure, high-performance networking capabilities within mission-critical defense systems. FPGA design and development is central to this role, enabling reconfigurable hardware solutions at the heart of our networking and cyber architecture. You will contribute directly to hardware architecture discussions, component selection, PCB and FPGA design, and network stack implementation, working alongside a talented multidisciplinary team from concept through final installation. Experience in commercial networking hardware or telecommunications is welcome.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong hardware foundation and genuine curiosity to grow across networked and cyber-resilient system design, typically bringing 5-10 years of relevant experience across some combination of FPGA design and HDL programming, network stack implementation and physical layer design, PCB layout and schematic analysis, and cybersecurity principles applied to hardware — including encryption algorithms, secure boot, and trusted platform architectures. We don't expect expertise in every area and evaluate all applicants based on demonstrated skills and potential, equally welcoming candidates from defense, commercial networking, telecommunications, and semiconductor backgrounds.At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will perform hands-on, research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security, with a natural career path toward technical leadership, systems architecture, or program engineering as your expertise grows. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply — what we care about most is your potential, your curiosity, and your commitment to excellence. We offer flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule), competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, and health & wellness programs, and more. This position is fully on-site at our Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility. Learn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits.

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 $118,519.00 - USD $131,482.00 /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!

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