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Electrical Systems Engineer - C4ISR
Sterling Heights, MI
Job Description
About the Role:
The function of this position is to support the Cyber and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) section with specific responsibility for supporting C5ISR architecture, technology, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market and support the delivery of products and services to Ground Combat Platforms.
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 or onsite-
Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100% at times.
What We Offer:
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance up to 10k per year
- 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.)
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
- Develop and manage System requirements and interface allocations including Performance and Space, weight and Power-Cooling, Reliability and Maintenance SWaP-CRaM) for C4I/EW and related systems and enforce across the design team; develop system specification requirements compliance documentation
- Manage the development of subsystem-level hardware and software functional design and interfaces
- Develop and document verification plans and procedures.
- Participate in and lead design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects.
- Develop and evaluate checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
- Perform integration/verification of military Radio, RF, GPS and/or other electronics in the laboratory and on combat vehicles.
- Evaluate new Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential use on GDLS products.
- Provide reports to management as requested.
- Manage proposal development and project technical planning.
- Guide/mentor junior C5ISR engineers
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:
Position Requirements (candidates will be considered on the aggregate of the position requirements, it is not required that candidates possess experience in all categories):
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, related science or equivalent (Relevant technical certificates and credentials will be considered)
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience
- Experience leading engineering and/or military projects
- Experience leading teams in technical development projects
- Experience in military vehicle development and integration
- Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
- Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting of electronic hardware
- Familiarity with embedded systems, automotive and military related
- Familiarity with military or commercial radios, GPS, EW and/or other communication equipment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
- Proficiency with laboratory and test/analysis equipment preferred
- Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
- Must satisfy Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches
Additional Information
- 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)
- The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work overtime when required
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
- Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 7 years
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