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Survivability Armor Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 12/20/2024 Employment TypeŒ: Contract to Perm Industry: Engineering Job Number: KB3620991220

Job Description

SURVIVABILITY ARMOR ENGINEER
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Survivability Armor Engineer to work at their facility in Sterling Heights, MI. If you have at least 5 years of engineering experience in design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BSc Engineering required (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
  • 5 years of experience in Engineering
  • 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.
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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