Fluid Systems Engineer

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Staff Mechanical Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Position

$55.70-$63.45/Hour

Ability to Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Design and integrate fluid-based subsystems (e.g., hydraulic actuation, pneumatics, fuel systems, fire suppression, cooling distribution, winch/fairlead systems).
• Translate vehicle-level performance requirements into subsystem/component designs aligned with safety, environmental, ballistic, and blast constraints.
• Decompose requirements, conduct design analysis, and release components, mechanisms, and shock attenuation systems.
• Perform material selection, weld design, mounting provisions, and mechanical analysis using industry tools.
• Support drawing reviews, tolerance stack-ups, and source data for engineering changes.
• Write material and shop work requests, track hardware deliveries, and support integration reviews and prototype builds.
• Lead and mentor engineers, standardize design approaches, conduct peer reviews, and represent the team to customers and leadership.
• Perform failure analysis, troubleshoot, and redesign components as needed.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to meet program goals.
• Present technical updates and risk assessments clearly to program management.

• Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/fluid systems, preferably in defense or automotive sectors
• Demonstrated leadership in technical team oversight or project engineering
• Expertise in fluid system architecture, schematic design, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools, preferably NX and/or Creo
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup or similar PLM systems
• Experience with ground combat vehicles or similar high-reliability, mission-critical platforms
• Understanding of fabrication, welding, and shock/vibration system integration
• Ability to manage subsystem/component-level requirements and deliver designs that meet customer contracts
• Ability to climb on/off and work within military vehicle platforms; must pass Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR)
• Occasional evening/weekend overtime as needed
• Up to 10% travel to support testing, builds, or customer locations
• This is a 100% on-site position due to the hands‑on nature of the work

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”