Lead Sights and Sensors Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Lead Sights and Sensors Mechanical Engineer

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: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17846707

Description: About the Role:

This position is for a Lead Engineer to design, develop, and release components and subsystems for military sight and sensor products. The areas of focus will include developing mechanisms used in sighting systems, developing various fire control sensors including Hand controllers, Gyros, Accelerometers, Periscopes, Auxiliary Sights, Muzzle Reference Sensors, and others.

As a member of the Electrical Sights and Sensors organization, we design and integrate the vehicles lethality system: guns, missiles, sights and fire control system.

This is a Hybrid position within our Engineering organization. This role allows the employee to work offsite but also requires onsite work as needed. This position requires the employee to be onsite up to 80%.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

Lead Design / Test engineer, with emphasis on system and subsystem requirements analysis, development, integration, and test for functionality on all platforms. Area of interest is lethality.

• Design sight and sensor components and subsystems to meet vehicle performance requirements including human factors, safety, environmental, and mine blast requirements.
• Lead various projects by doing analysis and design, drawing mark-ups, tolerance stacks, and generating source data for engineering changes. Write material requests and shop work orders, track delivery and stock of parts, participate in integration reviews, fit checks, and write reports.
• Lead hardware and software integration in a lab environment, on turret and on vehicle to include the use of various test equipment to include dynamic analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Ethernet, RS-422/485, CANbus, etc.
• Responsible for the integrated performance of Product/Capability (HW, SW, Requirements, Testing, Verification, Build, etc)
• Domain area responsibility for all Cost, Schedule and Technical
• Accountable, with Project Engineer, for domain area IMS including EVMS metrics and status
• Ensure alignment of all System, Subsystem and Component Design artifacts for domain area
• Provide leadership and direction to engineers working within their responsible domain area
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among team members
• Facilitate decision-making processes and resolve conflicts
• ERP Lead for Domain area
• Hold domain team accountable for meeting project goals and milestones
• Ensure requirements are accurate and understood
• Lead development of design verification plans for their products
• Develop, Lead, and Maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in accordance with the Engineering Release Plan (ERP) or Software Release Plan as applicable
• Write technical reports according to departmental standards
• Review, Understand, and Execute assigned deliverables
• Organize and conduct design reviews
• Lead Resolution of Technical Issues with Builds, Suppliers, and Customers
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of issues to maintain project progress
• Assign issues, tickets, problem reports, change requests, & change orders as appropriate to engineers on the IPT
• Coordinate with other organizations, compiling input, providing status, and providing suggested course(s) of action as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in this area of engineering.
• Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience working on cross-functional projects and working in a shop environment is required.
• Be able to excel at completing tasks with only general guidance and not direct supervision.
• Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements and meet expectations.
• Experience working with suppliers and our Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), developing and auditing test requirements is desired.
• ASR is needed to work inside tanks and military vehicles.
• Must have good general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Must have demonstrated ability to independently develop approaches to solutions.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills is desired.
• Occasional travel to field sites may be required.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. 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

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.

Hybrid/Onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%.

What We Offer:

GDLS offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package that enables its people to make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. Beginning on day one, employees are eligible for the following:

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending and Income Protection plans
• Competitive Compensation: Market competitive base salary, performance incentive program, spontaneous recognition award program and career progression opportunities.
• 401K Retirement Savings: Company match up to 6% - NO vestment period.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $10k annual tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation entitlement, personal time and holidays including a holiday shutdown.

• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment

• Wellbeing Benefits: On-site health coaches, free fitness center, exercise plans/classes, walking track, healthy partner resources, onsite cafeteria, and Starbucks.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Flextime and remote work opportunities including 9/80 work schedule - every other Friday off!
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Self-initiated, organized groups consisting of colleagues with shared interests and experiences.
• Global Opportunities: International assignments, career progression programs and global careers.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

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.
About the Role:

This position is for a Lead Engineer to design, develop, and release components and subsystems for military sight and sensor products. The areas of focus will include developing mechanisms used in sighting systems, developing various fire control sensors including Hand controllers, Gyros, Accelerometers, Periscopes, Auxiliary Sights, Muzzle Reference Sensors, and others.

As a member of the Electrical Sights and Sensors organization, we design and integrate the vehicles lethality system: guns, missiles, sights and fire control system.

This is a Hybrid position within our Engineering organization. This role allows the employee to work offsite but also requires onsite work as needed. This position requires the employee to be onsite up to 80%.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role:

Lead Design / Test engineer, with emphasis on system and subsystem requirements analysis, development, integration, and test for functionality on all platforms. Area of interest is lethality.

• Design sight and sensor components and subsystems to meet vehicle performance requirements including human factors, safety, environmental, and mine blast requirements.
• Lead various projects by doing analysis and design, drawing mark-ups, tolerance stacks, and generating source data for engineering changes. Write material requests and shop work orders, track delivery and stock of parts, participate in integration reviews, fit checks, and write reports.
• Lead hardware and software integration in a lab environment, on turret and on vehicle to include the use of various test equipment to include dynamic analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Ethernet, RS-422/485, CANbus, etc.
• Responsible for the integrated performance of Product/Capability (HW, SW, Requirements, Testing, Verification, Build, etc)
• Domain area responsibility for all Cost, Schedule and Technical
• Accountable, with Project Engineer, for domain area IMS including EVMS metrics and status
• Ensure alignment of all System, Subsystem and Component Design artifacts for domain area
• Provide leadership and direction to engineers working within their responsible domain area
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among team members
• Facilitate decision-making processes and resolve conflicts
• ERP Lead for Domain area
• Hold domain team accountable for meeting project goals and milestones
• Ensure requirements are accurate and understood
• Lead development of design verification plans for their products
• Develop, Lead, and Maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in accordance with the Engineering Release Plan (ERP) or Software Release Plan as applicable
• Write technical reports according to departmental standards
• Review, Understand, and Execute assigned deliverables
• Organize and conduct design reviews
• Lead Resolution of Technical Issues with Builds, Suppliers, and Customers
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of issues to maintain project progress
• Assign issues, tickets, problem reports, change requests, & change orders as appropriate to engineers on the IPT
• Coordinate with other organizations, compiling input, providing status, and providing suggested course(s) of action as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (BSME)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in this area of engineering.
• Experience with military vehicles, other heavy vehicle platforms.
• Be a self-starter and highly motivated. Experience working on cross-functional projects and working in a shop environment is required.
• Be able to excel at completing tasks with only general guidance and not direct supervision.
• Be able to understand customer needs, formulate subsystem and component requirements and meet expectations.
• Experience working with suppliers and our Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), developing and auditing test requirements is desired.
• ASR is needed to work inside tanks and military vehicles.
• Must have good general knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Must have demonstrated ability to independently develop approaches to solutions.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills is desired.
• Occasional travel to field sites may be required.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. 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

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.

Hybrid/Onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%.

What We Offer:

GDLS offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package that enables its people to make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. Beginning on day one, employees are eligible for the following:

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending and Income Protection plans
• Competitive Compensation: Market competitive base salary, performance incentive program, spontaneous recognition award program and career progression opportunities.
• 401K Retirement Savings: Company match up to 6% - NO vestment period.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $10k annual tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation entitlement, personal time and holidays including a holiday shutdown.

• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment

• Wellbeing Benefits: On-site health coaches, free fitness center, exercise plans/classes, walking track, healthy partner resources, onsite cafeteria, and Starbucks.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Flextime and remote work opportunities including 9/80 work schedule - every other Friday off!
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Self-initiated, organized groups consisting of colleagues with shared interests and experiences.
• Global Opportunities: International assignments, career progression programs and global careers.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

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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