General Dynamics Land Systems
Hardware / mechanical engineering Job at General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterli
General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, MI, US
You will be part of a dynamic group of mechanical and electrical engineers responsible for the development and support of Firepower hardware for ground combat vehicles. The Firepower Hardware Specialist engineer will lead the development of hardware components and firmware covering the entire development life-cycle, from requirements development to design, to final testing and delivery of hardware products.
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. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Lead team to ensure work is performed on time with high quality and within budget.
• Coordinate with program/project/IPT leadership to assign tasks within area to accomplish objectives.
• Mentor Firepower Hardware team members to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully execute project responsibilities.
• Develop high quality, cost effective planning and proposal BOEs/inputs.
• Create a work environment that is oriented to efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Technical management of supplier developed Hardware and services to include Request for Proposals (RFP), Statement of Works (SOW), Product Development Fabrications Specifications (PDFS), verification & qualification plans, development/hardware delivery schedules and problem resolution.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred). Ability to apply sound Engineering Principles and Practices to management of technical issues.
• Able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and engineers to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Capable of interacting in a team-based environment, working with various organizations throughout GDLS to include other engineering disciplines, Manufacturing, Finance, Material Acquisition, Field Support, Logistics, and Project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required to execute job functions.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
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; General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.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.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.
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