Location

Sterling Heights

Position Requirements

Essential Functions:

Requirements analysis, derivation, decomposition and management activities

Research and analyze solutions to meet customer requirements

Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches

Create and maintain electrical power budgets and allocations

Develop vehicle electrical (signal, network and video) and power distribution concepts and architectures

Integration of military lethality, survivability and C5ISR systems

Develop requirement specifications, drawings, schematics and ICDs

Perform analytical analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance

Support CPU, GPU, FPGA, power distribution and harness designs and integration

Understand/create/review test requirements and plans

Support/Monitor prototype development, Component procurement and prototype build/integration/test activities and analyze results

Support system-integration-lab (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities

Troubleshoot issues and perform corrective actions

Support/Monitor Vehicle test and analyze results

Interact with internal/external customers and suppliers

Understand/create/Manage project schedules

Maintain project open issues lists and Prepare/present project status

Support multidiscipline concurrent engineering activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

Working Knowledge of

Systems model based design and related Standards/Processes

Digital, analog, low/high-voltage power, computing bus architecture and RF (radios, GPS, …)

Mechatronics and electrical vehicle engineering and integration principles

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US and overseas management, staff, teams, suppliers, and customers

Must be able to communicate effectively and explain complex technical concepts and instructions in a variety of settings in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic

Ability to engage with an enthusiasm to establish productive relationships, promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork to ensure all across the organization and its external service providers have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities

Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required

Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others

Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs

Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance

Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all

High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing"

Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work on own initiative and under pressure to meet deadlines

Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements, US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition

Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC / GVSC organizations

Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance

Education:

BSc Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)

Experience:

5 years of Vetronics experience

Experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs

Applied working knowledge in the domain of electrical engineering design and systems integration, with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle

Experience with standard bus protocols (CANBus, Ethernet, Serial communications)

Experience with military Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems

Hands on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

Experience with proposals, bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning

Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations

Experience of working in a multi-discipline, multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment

Experience with engineering and supply chain management in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to speak German desired