Lead Principal Engineer- Robotics & Software

Lead Principal Engineer
- Robotics & Software

Job Category: Manfacturing Engineering

Requisition Number: ROBOT
002270

• Posted :
  February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.

Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and own the end-to-end electrical architecture, including power distribution, compute platforms, networking, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
• Lead integration strategy for sensors, computing units, actuators, and communication systems.
• Establish electrical safety, reliability, and functional safety concepts in partnership with software and safety teams.
• Set standards for schematics, harnessing, grounding, EMC/EMI compliance, and electrical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership in supplier selection, design reviews, and make/buy decisions.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical tradeoffs affecting cost, performance, and scalability.
• Support vehicle testing, durability testing, subsystem testing.
• Follow/comply with the AMG Production System Process Cycle

• Must be experienced in vehicle-wide electrical and electronic architecture
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering required
  - Masters preferred.
• Relevant experience range is 5-7+ years with 2-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in power management, energy budgeting, and consumption analysis
• Skilled in electrical design and integration for robotic arm systems
• Strong knowledge of harness design and sensor integration
• Experienced in HMI, remote-control, and vehicle system integration
• Proficient in electrical BOM tracking and part release processes
• Must demonstrate manufacturing- and service-friendly design practices
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, redundancy, and compliance
• Must be able to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional team

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

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