General Dynamics Mission Systems ยท 3 days ago
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Commodity Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems is committed to providing high technology solutions for critical missions. As a PCB Commodity Engineer, you will lead efforts in ensuring the reliability of PCBs in challenging environments, collaborating with design engineers and suppliers to support new technology integration and compliance with customer requirements.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
Responsibilities
Assist design engineers to create robust PCB designs that advance our space products
Work closely with project engineers, customers, QA and Suppliers to ensure compliance to flow down requirements from customers
Work with suppliers to understand their product portfolios, roadmaps and capabilities to help GDMS designers, programs and the purchasing department to support new technology integration
Lead PCB failure analysis and root cause analyses working with programs to identify corrective action and recovery plans
Support occasional travel to meet with customers and suppliers, participate in supplier quality, capability audits and internal source inspections as required
Conduct onsite visual and/or photographic review of PCB defects and participate in disposition process with business partners
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience
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
Broad experience and understanding of PCB fabrication concepts, principles and theories with emphasis on hardware for space applications
Knowledgeable about PCB design, manufacturing, and defects
Contribute to the development of new designs, PCB performance, manufacturing methods and material sciences
Knowledge of relevant PCB specifications including IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, and IPC-2221 and a thorough understanding of a class 3 PCB design
Knowledge of PCB reliability testing methods and failure analysis techniques and interpretation of data and results
Knowledge and/or experience relating to PCB plating processes and chemistry
Preferred
PCB design experience
PCB manufacturing process experience
Experience managing PCB suppliers
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
And more
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-09
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