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# Senior Hardware Engineer - Core Compute

- **Company:** General Dynamics Land Systems
- **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Analog Electronics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Serial ATA, Hard Disk Drives, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Microsoft Visual Studio, Rapid Prototyping Process, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, USB, PIC Microcontroller, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88147201/1

## About the Role

* Microprocessor based products and Single Board Form Factors: Intel, AMD, ARM, VPX, VME, COM Express.
 * Embedded Microcontroller H/W and programming skills (C, C++, Visual Studio)
 * Industry standard interfaces and products (PCle, DDRxx, USB, SATA, RS422/485, MIL-1553, Ethernet, CAN, RS422/485, Solid State Drives)
 * Graphics/video interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, HD-SDI, RS-170, LVDS)
 * FPGA Design and Simulation (Xilinx Toolsets)
 * Support system architecture analysis, trade studies, and participate in associated engineering reviews

Proven ability

 * Leading projects including budget/manpower and interactions with outside groups and customers
 * Strong record keeping skills with commitment to tracking design changes, debug status, Hardware and Software revisions
 * Strong written and oral communication skills

Performs other duties as assigned, * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering.

 * 12+ years' applicable experience required.
 * Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
 * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
 * Strong multi-tasking skills.

Desired Additions

 * This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
 * Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired
 * Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required

## Description

Design and Develop Electrical Components and Subsystems for ruggedized Processing and Interface Products

Detailed knowledge

 * Design Engineering Process
 * Generating requirements and the design of computing processors and FPGA's, and their supporting and interface circuits
 * Review and develop Hardware and Software requirement documents and test plans for High-Speed Interfacing and Processing, Video, Target Detection, and MOSA, SOSA, GCIA, TSN
 * Digital and Analog circuit design, component selection, procurement, schematic capture, PWB layout, prototype builds, development, test, debug, qualification, release, production
 * Power and thermal analysis
 * EMI/EMC, High Speed Signal Integrity design practices
 * Military design and test requirements including MIL-1275, MIL-461, MIL-464, MIL-810
 * Six Sigma design tools including DFMEA and Reliability Analysis


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