Entrylevel Computer Aided Design Designer Jobs in Charlemont, MA

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Reliability, Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.

As a Printed Circuit Board Design Hardware Engineer, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the following:

• Assist the Electrical Engineering product design team in the layout of high speed/high density multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) to MIL/IPC standards using PCB design tools, with experience in Siemens DX Designer and Xpedition Enterprise preferred. Support design efforts using PTC CREO and AutoCAD design tools.
• Support thermal and mechanical analysis to ensure reliability under operating requirements. Gain exposure to thermal issues and assist in diagnosing thermal-related problems. Support the Qualification process of all PCBs designed in house. Support the Procurement and Fabrication of the PCBs. Assist in troubleshooting fielded equipment failures traced to PCBs.
• Assist in the development of CAD layout including symbol creation, library management (component footprints, schematic symbols), and component placement, with growing understanding of constraints management, topology, and signal/trace integrity, as well as contributing to documentation and drawings for manufacturing and assembly.

Work closely with Engineers within the organization to learn best practices, contribute to design discussions, and participate in design reviews.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Basic knowledge of PCB materials, mechanical structure of vias and traces, plating of circuits, manufacture of PWBs and Printed Wire Assemblies (PWAs), PCB shapes and mounting.
• Familiarity with Testing Procedures: Basic understanding of PCB testing methodologies, including functional testing, in-circuit testing (ICT), boundary scan testing, and automated optical inspection (AOI).
• Component-Level Troubleshooting: Developing ability to assist in diagnosing issues at the component level, including identifying faulty components and connections.
• Schematic and Layout Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and layouts to support test plan development.
• Experience with Siemens DX Designer and Xpedition Enterprise tools is preferred but not required.

Required Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of IPC specifications and standards relevant to PCB manufacturing, assembly, and testing (e.g., IPC-2221, IPC-7711, IPC-A-610).

What sets you apart:

• Foundational proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, curious mindset with eagerness to contribute to complex projects
• Good communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• 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
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, 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

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA facility.

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