Logistics Engineer in Sterling Heights, Michigan at Land Systems

Position Title: Logistics 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: None

Career Level: Junior

Requisition ID: 17716167

Description: Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Translates engineering & other technical information into technical manual source data in support of ILS products development.
• Functions as part of the design team in developing the optimum design that meets all customer requirements.
• Performs analysis tasks for systems in all phases of the life cycle. Provides design alternatives to improve supportability.
• Carries out well-defined engineering assignments under the guidance of a more senior level engineer.
• Assists Lead Logistics Engineer to identify and define system hardware for which Supportability Analysis is performed.
• Provides technical inputs as required to determine the most cost-effective alternative to perform maintenance tasks over the life of the end item of equipment.
• Reviews design concepts and preliminary designs for impacts to system supportability. Provides input on the design effort to ensure operator and maintenance tasks can be accomplished effectively by the end user.
• Recommends changes to designs based on the analysis performed to improve system supportability and life cycle cost of the system.
• Develops and writes technical documentation and provides input to technical papers or presentations for design reviews.
• Prepares and presents project technical results, recommendations, and solutions to internal customers.
• Authors Operator Manual content/tasks/updates as required, following content from source data creation until final verification and authentication.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal customers to resolve complex technical problems and implement solutions.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives, policies and rules.
• Gains and maintains knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline is required, extensive military. experience/education may be considered in lieu of engineering degree.
• Military experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of ground combat vehicles a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills required.
• Motivation to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Personal computer skills, familiarity with CAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

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.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Translates engineering & other technical information into technical manual source data in support of ILS products development.
• Functions as part of the design team in developing the optimum design that meets all customer requirements.
• Performs analysis tasks for systems in all phases of the life cycle. Provides design alternatives to improve supportability.
• Carries out well-defined engineering assignments under the guidance of a more senior level engineer.
• Assists Lead Logistics Engineer to identify and define system hardware for which Supportability Analysis is performed.
• Provides technical inputs as required to determine the most cost-effective alternative to perform maintenance tasks over the life of the end item of equipment.
• Reviews design concepts and preliminary designs for impacts to system supportability. Provides input on the design effort to ensure operator and maintenance tasks can be accomplished effectively by the end user.
• Recommends changes to designs based on the analysis performed to improve system supportability and life cycle cost of the system.
• Develops and writes technical documentation and provides input to technical papers or presentations for design reviews.
• Prepares and presents project technical results, recommendations, and solutions to internal customers.
• Authors Operator Manual content/tasks/updates as required, following content from source data creation until final verification and authentication.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal customers to resolve complex technical problems and implement solutions.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives, policies and rules.
• Gains and maintains knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline is required, extensive military. experience/education may be considered in lieu of engineering degree.
• Military experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of ground combat vehicles a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills required.
• Motivation to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Personal computer skills, familiarity with CAD, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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.

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.