Specialist Systems

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Specialist Systems

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17528940

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Lead Developmental projects as the System Integration Engineer for build, verification and delivery of military vehicles to the customer.
• Plan the physical and functional integration activity by developing and maintaining Prototype/Mockup vehicle build schedules.

- Develop, maintain and execute prototype fabrication and build plans.

- Assist in prototype hardware procurement.

- Initiate shop work orders.

- Coordinate SSE assistance as necessary to support prototype shop activities.

• Act as primary interface between sub-system engineering and the prototype build shop.
• Responsible for vehicle level system integration, verification, and problem reporting/resolution.
• Develop and foster a cohesive build team environment between prototype shop mechanics, sub system engineers, and system engineers.
• Direct mechanics in the assembly of subsystems onto military vehicles using applicable models and drawings.
• Monitor the Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) maturity and Engineering Release Plan execution.
• Track material receipts and address "late to need" issues.
• Generate Engineering Problem Reports to document fabrication, installation, and/or functionality issues discovered during the prototype build.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3-5 years in a related role is desired.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Vis Mockup and Oracle Systems preferred.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Additional Information / Desired Experience:

• Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles desired.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Lead Developmental projects as the System Integration Engineer for build, verification and delivery of military vehicles to the customer.
• Plan the physical and functional integration activity by developing and maintaining Prototype/Mockup vehicle build schedules.

- Develop, maintain and execute prototype fabrication and build plans.

- Assist in prototype hardware procurement.

- Initiate shop work orders.

- Coordinate SSE assistance as necessary to support prototype shop activities.

• Act as primary interface between sub-system engineering and the prototype build shop.
• Responsible for vehicle level system integration, verification, and problem reporting/resolution.
• Develop and foster a cohesive build team environment between prototype shop mechanics, sub system engineers, and system engineers.
• Direct mechanics in the assembly of subsystems onto military vehicles using applicable models and drawings.
• Monitor the Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) maturity and Engineering Release Plan execution.
• Track material receipts and address "late to need" issues.
• Generate Engineering Problem Reports to document fabrication, installation, and/or functionality issues discovered during the prototype build.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3-5 years in a related role is desired.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Vis Mockup and Oracle Systems preferred.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Additional Information / Desired Experience:

• Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles desired.
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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