Power System Design Senior Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems US

Sterling Heights, MI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Benchmark Testing, Budgeting, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Cross-Functional, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Git, Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Healthcare, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, MATLAB, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Military, Multitasking, Power Engineering, Power Generation, Power Management, Product Demonstration, Product Testing, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Research Skills, Simulation, Software Design, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Technology Analysis, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Suite, Test Vector, Testing, Trade Studies, Use Cases, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sterling Heights, MI
POSTED
8 days ago

Job Description
Join a dynamic group of Electrical Power system engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of Power subsystem for the world’s premier land-based combat vehicle producer.
Position Title: Power System Design Senior Engineer
The Power system team is part of the System Engineering group at GDLS.  Our mission is to investigate, design, develop, and integrate electrical power subsystem capabilities for the current and next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works within larger systems group with responsibility and authority to deliver design requirements, perform analysis, guide the hardware and software design teams with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.
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.)
  • Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
  • Onsite Cafeteria remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities to Anticipate: 
  • Lead Electrical Power system design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to:
    • Power subsystem design and integration
    • Power system Architecture Decisions
    • Advanced Technologies trade studies
  • Work internally and externally with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms
  • Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems – Integration of HV Battery, ISG, E-Motor, DC/DCs, power distribution devices into a Power subsystem model
  • Creation and integration of CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate system performance for various external factors (Drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions etc.)
  • Perform a component and system sizing analysis for various conditions based on customer requirements
  • Understanding of features/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
  • Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship.
  • Approve/Develop documentation, SSDD, SRS, CAN ICDs and other artifacts for implementation to the power hardware production team
  • Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles profiles, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
  • Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies in Hybrid Electric Systems (HV Batteries, E-motors, Power electronic devices and architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies
Position Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or related technical field
  • 10 years plus in a related role is desired.
  • Experience with electrical power systems (Power generation, power distribution, power management and energy storage) of military or automotive vehicles, including specifications, development, design, testing, integration and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power system and their associated hardware components is required.
  • Strong knowledge with hybrid electrical architectures and system integration with different voltages
  • Strong background in modeling and simulation of Electrical systems
  • Strong background in model generated coding applications, i.e. Matlab/Simulink and Ansys
  • Comfortable with supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle.
  • Highly motivated performer
  • Works well in team and individually
  • Goal oriented and keep the team focused to task
  • Ability to multi-task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
  • Have a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required
  • Ability to travel when needed, minimal travel required for this role
Nice to have (additional qualifications): 
  • Experience with HIL and SIL bench level testing
  • Experience using Vector testing suite of products (Canalzyer, CANoe, Capl) for developing testing interfaces
  • Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus
  • Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
  • Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
  • Experience with version control systems like GIT, Issue Tracking system like JIRA and Collaboration tools like Confluence, etc.
  • Familiar with Agile development methodology
  • Familiarity with Team Center and VisMockup

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems US

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/