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Technical Trainer - Military Vehicle Platforms

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc
  • Sterling Heights, MI
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    Technical Trainer - Military Vehicle Platforms

    Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

    Date Posted: Aug 11, 2026

    Category: Engineering

    Requisition ID: 14952

    Career Level: Mid-Career

    Remote Work Options: Hybrid

    Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance

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    Role Summary

    This role will serve as the technical authority and primary customer-facing representative for the development, validation and delivery of vehicle platform training products, ensuring technical accuracy, contractual compliance and effective instruction across training environment and at targeted audience.

    About GDLS

    We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

    At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build 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 for customers around the world.

    That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

    Every day, our global team looks 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.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor''s degree and 5 years experience in a training environment or Associates degree and military experience OR military training experience (7 plus years) accepted in lieu of degree
    • Military experience with GD Land Systems company products desired OR other ground vehicle experience.
    • Experience with team leadership required.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence others.
    • Ability to think strategically and with an enterprise-wide perspective.
    • Ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously.
    • Strong aptitude for continuous learning.
    • Proactive solution provider and decision maker in real time at off site locations in order to meet objectives.

    Responsibilities

    • Will be responsible for the technical oversight of the training products for vehicle platforms based on engineering source data and technical drawings.
    • Will lead and assign work to training personnel along with assessing and evaluating course development for technical accuracy and conformity to contractual standards and requirements.
    • This role will provide oversight and be the subject matter expert (SME) to support and deliver training to soldiers, government test personnel, instructors and key personnel as required for vehicles including new equipment and prototypes.
    • Will provide SME support to develop and deliver training materials TRADOC formatted for the training Development Capabilities (TDC) database and for use in the Military School environment.
    • This role will represent GD Land Systems to internal and external customers at program level meetings, engineering milestone reviews and other significant events.
    • Will support company initiatives such as Request for Proposals (RFP''s)
    • Establishes and leads a team for training events and working groups as defined by the contract.
    • Manages all IPT responsibilities associate with the assigned programs for the training role.

    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
    • (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

    Additional Information

    • This position will require travel to various US locations
    • Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.
    • This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

    GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business 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 [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling Heights, MI
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1982
    Websitehttp://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.

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