Job Summary:
Rheinmetall Survivability Engineers focus on integrating subsystems and implementing features that protect combat vehicle crews. At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, our Survivability Armor Engineers focus on the development and ongoing support of new and existing designs used for combat vehicle armor and structure. If you have experience in the design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating, click below to apply!
We are looking for a Survivability Armor Engineer to work for our Sterling Heights, MI office. If you have at least 5 years of experience in Engineering, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.
Estimated Pay Range: $60/hr - $70/hr
EOE (including Disability/Veterans)
DIVISION: American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC
LOCATION: Sterling Heights
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Essential Functions:
- Design and develop armor vehicles and armor plating (metallic/composite) for combat vehicles.
- Support and participate in armor subsystem and vehicle-level integration, armor testing and verification activities.
- Develop data and create design layouts, sketches, and notes necessary for design changes.
- Coordinate with Materials Engineer to ensure proper materials are used.
- Provide knowledge of survivability discipline; specifically related to the metals/materials used.
- Ability to communicate and determine design factors such as availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, efficiency of metals or materials while maintaining government specifications and requirements.
- Participate in the generation and revision of engineering drawings, reports, and procedures.
- Represent the company or the Survivability team at internal meetings or meetings with subcontractors, partners, and customers.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
- Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, Survivability Manager or their delegates.\
Supervisory Responsibility:
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
- Experience in the design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating.
- Ability to work within CAD based design systems.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn model-based systems engineering techniques.
- Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
- Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.
- Knowledge of Military Standards.
- Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
- Hands on knowledge on domain of vehicle survivability technologies and equipment.
- Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
- Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders in meeting environments.
- Has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to SECRET.
- Well-rounded engineering background with coursework in mechanical engineering, electrical, software and materials.
Education:
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BSc Engineering required (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
Experience:
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5+ Years of experience in Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc.)
- Ability to manipulate or create components in 3D modelling software (CREO, etc.)
- Military experience
- Understanding of Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
- All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- For physical requirements, continuously sitting
- Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
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