Deputy Chief Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Deputy Chief Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14714213

Date Posted: Aug 7, 2024

Description: About the Position:

The function of the Deputy Chief Engineer position is to assist leading vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities for one of the General Dynamics Land Systems' vehicle programs. This technical leadership position is responsible for executing Chief Engineer direction and guidance for vehicle system products, tasks, and managing the cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, 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.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, 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 (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 within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for the overall technical design integrity, compliance, and robustness of a balanced system design and is accountable to program and engineering leadership
• Provide leadership, with the Chief Engineer, of technical decisions and authority to execute the overall technical scope and provide direction to the supporting IPTs and functional organizations for their program
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for ensuring that all technical products are developed and delivered and a good balanced design is achieved within cost and schedule constraints
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for the product design and resolution of architecture/design conflicts
• Manages, with the Chief Engineer, product development architecture/design (system, physical, data, communications, structure, survivability, thermal, etc.)
• Supports the Chief Engineer with approval of system architectures and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for outcome of system trades, Key Performance Parameter (KPP) and Technical Performance Measurement (TPM) compliance, vehicle weight, power, and unit cost management
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for interface definition and arbitration, physical/functional management and technical management of the product baseline
• Supports the Chief Engineer with approval of technical approval to the product structure documentation, Reliability Plan, and changes in interfaces or Size, Weight, Power & Cooling (SWaP-C) among subsystems
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for ensuring the overall product technical design integrity, design compliance with all requirements, and that the product will function as an integrated system within its intended environment
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for leading design and integration troubleshooting/RCCA and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Coordinate with System Integration and System Test to plan, execute, and coordinate physical and functional integration and test activities including bench, Shop, and Field sites. Manage overall Integration, Assembly, Test, & Checkout (IAT&C) of the vehicle.
• Supports the Chief Engineer with developing and evaluating checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and ensure technical accuracy and completeness.
• Participation in Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and drawing release activities

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 7 - 10 years of applicable experience
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and strong independent leadership skills
• Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and 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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

The function of the Deputy Chief Engineer position is to assist leading vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities for one of the General Dynamics Land Systems' vehicle programs. This technical leadership position is responsible for executing Chief Engineer direction and guidance for vehicle system products, tasks, and managing the cross-functional technical scope within schedule and other constraints.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, 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.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, 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 (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 within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for the overall technical design integrity, compliance, and robustness of a balanced system design and is accountable to program and engineering leadership
• Provide leadership, with the Chief Engineer, of technical decisions and authority to execute the overall technical scope and provide direction to the supporting IPTs and functional organizations for their program
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for ensuring that all technical products are developed and delivered and a good balanced design is achieved within cost and schedule constraints
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for the product design and resolution of architecture/design conflicts
• Manages, with the Chief Engineer, product development architecture/design (system, physical, data, communications, structure, survivability, thermal, etc.)
• Supports the Chief Engineer with approval of system architectures and any changes, conditions, inputs and final resolution for requirements, trades, and alternatives
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for outcome of system trades, Key Performance Parameter (KPP) and Technical Performance Measurement (TPM) compliance, vehicle weight, power, and unit cost management
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for interface definition and arbitration, physical/functional management and technical management of the product baseline
• Supports the Chief Engineer with approval of technical approval to the product structure documentation, Reliability Plan, and changes in interfaces or Size, Weight, Power & Cooling (SWaP-C) among subsystems
• Responsibility, with the Chief Engineer, for ensuring the overall product technical design integrity, design compliance with all requirements, and that the product will function as an integrated system within its intended environment
• Responsible, with the Chief Engineer, for leading design and integration troubleshooting/RCCA and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Coordinate with System Integration and System Test to plan, execute, and coordinate physical and functional integration and test activities including bench, Shop, and Field sites. Manage overall Integration, Assembly, Test, & Checkout (IAT&C) of the vehicle.
• Supports the Chief Engineer with developing and evaluating checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and ensure technical accuracy and completeness.
• Participation in Engineering Release Plan (ERP) and drawing release activities

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 7 - 10 years of applicable experience
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and strong independent leadership skills
• Works well in team and individually
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and 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. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

PI248964509