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Senior Survivability Engineer

Troy, MI 48084

Posted: 12/23/2024 Employment TypeŒ: Contract to Perm Industry: Engineering Job Number: KB6242201223

Job Description

SENIOR SURVIVABILITY ENGINEERJOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Senior Survivability Engineer to work at their facility located in Troy, MI. The role’s focus is on integrating subsystems and implementing features that protect combat vehicle crews.  development and integration of new and existing designs used for combat vehicle armor and structure.
If you have at least 10 years of experience in the design and development of armor vehicles, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications! 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • System requirements analysis and synthesis of solutions
  • Define and integrate passive and active protection solutions for combat vehicles.
  • Define and integrate signature management solutions including thermal, acoustic and visual
  • Support 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.
  • 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BSc Engineering required (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
  • 10+ Years of experience in Engineering
  • Experience in the design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating.
  • Experience with passive and active protection systems
  • Familiarity with direct and indirect combat vehicle threats and mitigation techniques
  • 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.
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
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