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Position Title: Associate Engineer - Future Systems and Capabilities

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: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 15918548

Date Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Description: About the Role

As an Associate Engineer in the Future Systems and Capabilities group, you shall execute technical activities associated with system and subsystem development, build, test and evaluate defense specific technologies and components. This will include learning and executing Software and System Engineering principles, a core knowledge of military vehicle software/hardware design, and integration and test of systems and subsystems. The Associate Engineer will participate in multi-disciplined teams of Systems Engineering and Software Engineering Integrated Product Teams with a spirit of creativity, innovation, quality and continuous improvement. With 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 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:

If you are just starting your career or 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
• 9-80 Work Schedule (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 and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities To Anticipate for This Role:

This Associate Engineer role is focused on the development of new concepts/algorithms, technology research, special studies, and advanced software and hardware product development for defense systems. Execute rapid concept development and conduct studies, proposals, and analysis of alternatives.

• Learn and apply Systems and Software Engineering processes in the development of new vehicle and subsystem concepts.
• Perform analysis, definition, and management of system/software requirements, functions, architectures and interfaces and their allocation to product subsystems.
• Perform integration, build and test/evaluation activities for prototypes (vehicles, systems, subsystems and components).
• Research, assess and support the study of new technologies, capabilities and disruptive solutions.
• Develop competitive solutions for proposal efforts.
• Work closely in a team environment with Advanced Program Engineers.
• Support initiatives to improve and optimize software processes and adoption of tools to enable our ability to go further and faster with R&D investments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Engineering, (Computer Science, Electrical, Robotics)
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for emerging technology.
• Track-record of successful project and technology development activities.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity / innovation.
• A spirit of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%.
• Interest in new business development and engaging with internal and external customer leaders.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience.
• Strong background in programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Plastic, GIT)
• A technologist mindset - with strong interest and enthusiasm for emerging capabilities, especially with AI, human machine interface and automation/robotics.
• Experience/interest in military vehicle development and integration.

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.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

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 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 Engineer in the Future Systems and Capabilities group, you shall execute technical activities associated with system and subsystem development, build, test and evaluate defense specific technologies and components. This will include learning and executing Software and System Engineering principles, a core knowledge of military vehicle software/hardware design, and integration and test of systems and subsystems. The Associate Engineer will participate in multi-disciplined teams of Systems Engineering and Software Engineering Integrated Product Teams with a spirit of creativity, innovation, quality and continuous improvement. With 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 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:

If you are just starting your career or 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
• 9-80 Work Schedule (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 and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities To Anticipate for This Role:

This Associate Engineer role is focused on the development of new concepts/algorithms, technology research, special studies, and advanced software and hardware product development for defense systems. Execute rapid concept development and conduct studies, proposals, and analysis of alternatives.

• Learn and apply Systems and Software Engineering processes in the development of new vehicle and subsystem concepts.
• Perform analysis, definition, and management of system/software requirements, functions, architectures and interfaces and their allocation to product subsystems.
• Perform integration, build and test/evaluation activities for prototypes (vehicles, systems, subsystems and components).
• Research, assess and support the study of new technologies, capabilities and disruptive solutions.
• Develop competitive solutions for proposal efforts.
• Work closely in a team environment with Advanced Program Engineers.
• Support initiatives to improve and optimize software processes and adoption of tools to enable our ability to go further and faster with R&D investments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Engineering, (Computer Science, Electrical, Robotics)
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for emerging technology.
• Track-record of successful project and technology development activities.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity / innovation.
• A spirit of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Ability to travel (mostly domestic, some international) up to 15%.
• Interest in new business development and engaging with internal and external customer leaders.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience.
• Strong background in programming languages (e.g., C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, ROS)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Plastic, GIT)
• A technologist mindset - with strong interest and enthusiasm for emerging capabilities, especially with AI, human machine interface and automation/robotics.
• Experience/interest in military vehicle development and integration.

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.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

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 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.

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