Lethality Fire Control Large Caliber Specialist Engineer

Lethality Fire Control Large Caliber Specialist Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Category: Engineering

Requisition ID: 15042

Career Level: Junior

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance

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Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Lethality Fire Control Large Caliber Specialist Engineer - Design will focus on system and subsystem integration and test. Review and develop hardware and software requirement documents and test plans. Support hardware and software integration in a lab environment to include the use of various test equipment to include dynamic analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Ethernet, RS-422, etc.

ONSITE: This role may require working onsite up to 100%.

This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).

INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lethality Fire Control Large Caliber Specialist Engineer - Design ensures that all tasks and quality products are completed on time and includes:
• Performing vehicle level testing utilizing the same type of equipment.
• Analyzing subsystem requirements and develop logic for flowcharts, state charts, state diagrams, and fire control algorithms for design documents.
• Supporting fielding and production sites to investigate / resolve fire control issues.
• Supporting the integration and testing of electrical control devices and sensors on various vehicle platforms.
• Providing technical FC leadership and communication as required to Piers, Subordinates, GDLS program office, GDLS customers, and other departments within GDLS.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required. Electrical Engineering preferred, similar technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Strong skills in Fire Control system/subsystem and software requirements development, design, and test.
• Travel to field sights required.
• Extensive vehicle and lab testing required.
• ASR is needed to work inside tanks and military vehicles.
• Extensive use of computer and test equipment in both the laboratory and field environment.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment.
• Occasionally may need to lift and carry test equipment weighing 30 lbs.

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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