Associate System Engineer at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Associate System 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: Entry

Requisition ID: 17629935

Description: About the Role

As an Associate System Engineer your duties will include the development of system/subsystem design and requirements, software requirements, integration and verification test. Ensure the design has been fully defined, traceable, and validated during testing down to the components and software requirements. Ensure that all other assigned tasks are completed on-time with quality.

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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

(Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)

• Understanding and development of systems & subsystem level requirements
• Design and develop the system and subsystem architecture, interfaces, and design including commonality considerations.
• Decompose system and subsystem performance and verification requirements and develop design-verification plans and reports.
• Define and ensure traceability of the system and subsystem requirements and software requirements.
• Identify, define, and manage power, data, and other system interfaces.
• Accurately capture and review electrical schematics at a System/Subsystem level
• Perform functional analysis to develop flows and concepts of execution.
• Ensure the system, subsystem, and component interfaces are maintained.
• Support managing power and network bandwidth allocations for vehicle functions.
• Ensure the system design aligns across physical, power, data, and software.
• Integrate and verify the system and subsystem components in the Lab/Vehicle
• Define and execute system and subsystem integration, test, and verification plans.
• Understand processes and tools used in requirements management.
• Achieve proficiency in one or multiple domains from a subsystem perspective (e.g., Power, Fire Control, Diagnostics, Information Assurance, C4, Software User Interface design, etc.)
• Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• 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
• Knowledge of systems engineering and requirement management tools like DOORS
• Understanding of Model Based System Engineering and tools like CAMEO
• Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, and S/W requirements.
• Experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware
• Experience with network-based vehicle architecture
• Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required
• Understanding of low-level languages
• Experience with J1939 CAN and Ethernet protocols
• Experience with lab & vehicle-based electronics and software testing
• Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines and build strong cross functional relations
• Understanding of project management and issue tracking tools like Jira
• Understanding of sensors, software languages and scripting are a plus
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may 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.

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

As an Associate System Engineer your duties will include the development of system/subsystem design and requirements, software requirements, integration and verification test. Ensure the design has been fully defined, traceable, and validated during testing down to the components and software requirements. Ensure that all other assigned tasks are completed on-time with quality.

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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role

(Specific tasks include but are not limited to and under the guidance of senior engineers)

• Understanding and development of systems & subsystem level requirements
• Design and develop the system and subsystem architecture, interfaces, and design including commonality considerations.
• Decompose system and subsystem performance and verification requirements and develop design-verification plans and reports.
• Define and ensure traceability of the system and subsystem requirements and software requirements.
• Identify, define, and manage power, data, and other system interfaces.
• Accurately capture and review electrical schematics at a System/Subsystem level
• Perform functional analysis to develop flows and concepts of execution.
• Ensure the system, subsystem, and component interfaces are maintained.
• Support managing power and network bandwidth allocations for vehicle functions.
• Ensure the system design aligns across physical, power, data, and software.
• Integrate and verify the system and subsystem components in the Lab/Vehicle
• Define and execute system and subsystem integration, test, and verification plans.
• Understand processes and tools used in requirements management.
• Achieve proficiency in one or multiple domains from a subsystem perspective (e.g., Power, Fire Control, Diagnostics, Information Assurance, C4, Software User Interface design, etc.)
• Help design, develop and execute other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

• 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
• Knowledge of systems engineering and requirement management tools like DOORS
• Understanding of Model Based System Engineering and tools like CAMEO
• Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, and S/W requirements.
• Experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware
• Experience with network-based vehicle architecture
• Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required
• Understanding of low-level languages
• Experience with J1939 CAN and Ethernet protocols
• Experience with lab & vehicle-based electronics and software testing
• Ability to multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines and build strong cross functional relations
• Understanding of project management and issue tracking tools like Jira
• Understanding of sensors, software languages and scripting are a plus
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position may 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.

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.