Electrical Engineer Associate - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Position Title: Electrical Engineer Associate
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: Entry
Requisition ID: 15077282
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2024
Description: Associate Electrical Engineer
About the Role
As an Associate Electrical Engineer you will focuses on the development and integration of advanced vehicle electronics technologies from the Advanced Capability Development product team (ACD). This effort focuses on design and development of vehicle schematics, which also requires troubleshooting of system and subsystem design, requirements, and integration for electrical / electronic / mobility and lethality subsystems for ground combat vehicle programs. This will include a focus on researching, studying, designing and executing advanced concepts you will enable GDLS to successfully capture, execute, and grow US-based programs of record, and also position this set of emerging technologies to compete and grow in international markets.
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.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Hybrid work schedule may be available.
- 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.
(Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)
- Understanding and development of systems & subsystem level requirements
- Ability to accurately capture and review electrical schematics at a System/Subsystem level
- Understanding and development of vehicle and subsystem-level integration and test plan
- Integration of electrical / electronic components into existing vehicle architectures
- Trouble shooting of link-based (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, etc...) electrical systems
- Development of link-based (CAN) diagnostics
- Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
- Entry Level College graduate in Engineering, 0-3 years of applicable experience
- Advanced degree a plus
- Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, and S/W requirements.
- Proven and demonstrated experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware
- Experience with network-based vehicle architectures
- Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required
- Experience with link-based (e.g., CAN) diagnostic systems
- Experience with J1939 CAN protocol
- Experience with lab & vehicle-based electronics and software testing - Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationship with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
- 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.
- Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
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 www.gd.com. 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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
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.
Associate Electrical Engineer
About the Role
As an Associate Electrical Engineer you will focuses on the development and integration of advanced vehicle electronics technologies from the Advanced Capability Development product team (ACD). This effort focuses on design and development of vehicle schematics, which also requires troubleshooting of system and subsystem design, requirements, and integration for electrical / electronic / mobility and lethality subsystems for ground combat vehicle programs. This will include a focus on researching, studying, designing and executing advanced concepts you will enable GDLS to successfully capture, execute, and grow US-based programs of record, and also position this set of emerging technologies to compete and grow in international markets.
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.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
- Competitive base pay.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Hybrid work schedule may be available.
- 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.
(Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)
- Understanding and development of systems & subsystem level requirements
- Ability to accurately capture and review electrical schematics at a System/Subsystem level
- Understanding and development of vehicle and subsystem-level integration and test plan
- Integration of electrical / electronic components into existing vehicle architectures
- Trouble shooting of link-based (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, etc...) electrical systems
- Development of link-based (CAN) diagnostics
- Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
- Entry Level College graduate in Engineering, 0-3 years of applicable experience
- Advanced degree a plus
- Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, and S/W requirements.
- Proven and demonstrated experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware
- Experience with network-based vehicle architectures
- Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required
- Experience with link-based (e.g., CAN) diagnostic systems
- Experience with J1939 CAN protocol
- Experience with lab & vehicle-based electronics and software testing - Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationship with members of the communications and strategy teams
- Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc
- 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.
- Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%
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 www.gd.com. 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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.
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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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
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