Job Description
About GDLS:
General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.
General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world. Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.
Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.
Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.
Responsibilities:
- Drive road-test tracked and wheeled vehicles under a variety of conditions, including adverse road conditions, various load scenarios, and inclement weather at multiple test and field sites.
- Perform below-the-hook lifting and rigging operations in accordance with industry standards and safety guidelines.
- Remove, disassemble, repair, modify, assemble, adapt, adjust, and reinstall vehicle components and systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, electrical systems, automotive structures, fire control, and test equipment.
- Fabricate and assemble experimental/prototype parts, test fixtures, and tools from engineering drawings, blueprints, or sketches.
- Fabricate electrical harnesses, wires, and test panels for experimental, prototype, and production vehicles.
- Recommend changes to drawings or sketches during the fabrication process.
- Utilize hand, bench, and machine tools, as well as welding equipment.
- Perform and support highly skilled mechanical and testing functions with limited supervision.
- Follow all safety directives and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment
Qualifications Sought:
- Ability to work overtime is required.
- Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required for periods of up to 30 days or more (occasional/extended).
- Must meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle entry and operation.
- Must be able to comply with all Health & Safety requirements. (Respirator, Eye Exam, Hearing Conservation)
- Must meet physical qualifications to perform duties.
- Must have valid Michigan Driver's License.
- Must be able to obtain Abrams and Stryker drivers licenses.
- Must be willing and able to work in a team based environment.
- Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
- Must be able to obtain crane, forklift and powered industrial vehicle and other necessary safety training and licenses.
What We Offer:
- 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 and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
- 401k match up to (6%)
- Educational assistance
- 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 rewarding work environment
- Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Starbucks Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Additional Information / Desired Experience: (but not required)
- Experience with welding and welding certifications, a plus
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Experience with electrical harness fabrication and electrical panel assembly.
- Previous experience operating military vehicles, heavy equipment, and / or vehicles equipped with cranes and/or welding equipment.
- Experience with overhead crane operations, including below-the-hook lifting and rigging of large and heavy components (e.g., vehicle hulls, turrets).
- Rigging certification or formal rigging training is a plus.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Sterling Heights, MI |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Website | http://www.gdls.com/ |
About Company
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.
At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.
Skills
- AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)unmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Cafeteriaunmatched
- Conservationunmatched
- Craneunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Field Trialsunmatched
- Fitnessunmatched
- Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
- Forkliftunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Mechanical Testingunmatched
- Metal Manufacturingunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Prototypingunmatched
- Road Testsunmatched
- Safety Trainingunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Test Fixturesunmatched
- Test Toolsunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
- Wire Harnessunmatched
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