Principal Computer Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Principal Computer Hardware Engineer

Job DescriptionThis position is for the US Principal Electronics and Computer Hardware Engineer within DDE. Duties of therole include:Provide senior technical Principal Engineer leadership within the Electronic Hardware Department of approximately 100 engineers conducting design, development and test activities for several GDLS Make Items and working with several SuppliersSupport the overall development of a common Electronic Architecture within GDLS by focusing on detailed electronic hardware design approaches across the full suite of vehicle electronic hardware, includinggeneral purpose and AI processors, memory, solid state storage, flat panel displays, graphics/video transport, and othersHelp technically manage the specific implementation of common electronic hardware design solutions for all GDLS platforms including design projects under IR&D as well as hardware developed under program funding in key core competency areasEvaluate and trade the detailed design impacts, feasibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of hardware design approachesLead modernization and commonality of the electronic hardware design process, design tools, and common electronic parts leveraging knowledge of both military and commercial best practices to help accelerate future design and developmentSupport design engineer competency development by helping to mentor a geographically dispersed team, and developing knowledge management assets to ensure seamless knowledge transfer to new engineerstechnical support to 3rdparty teaming arrangements to support new advanced product development activitiescoordination with program-specific lead system architects to leverage electronic hardware portfolio into global vehicle platformsformal presentations to functional and program leadership.Position Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Equivalent degrees considered. Advanced degree is a plus.20+ years of relevant electronics and computer design experience.Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience with working on cross functional projects and working in a lab environment is required.Be experienced in working with teams and effective in communicating across many disciplines and functional organizations.Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements, and meet expectations.Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms or industrial applications of electronics is desired.Experience with leading a team of engineers in developing/concepting. analyzing, and building electronic subsystems and componentsExperience working with suppliers and our supplier quality organization, developing and auditing test requirements is desiredMust have the ability to climb into military vehicles.Strong technical writing and presentation skills are desired.Ability to travel and work overtime when required.

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