Fire Control Heavy Systems Engineer; P55

Fire Control Heavy Systems Engineer (P55)

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Jun 8, 2026
Category:
Engineering

Requisition

Career Level:

Mid-Career
Remote Work Options:
On‑Site
Clearance Type:
Ability to obtain security clearance

This position requires eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. Non‑US Citizens may not be eligible.

• Ensure all tasks and quality products are completed on time as the Fire Control Heavy System Engineer Technical Lead – Design.
• Perform vehicle‑level testing using appropriate instrumentation.
• Analyze subsystem requirements and develop logic for flowcharts, state charts, state diagrams, and fire control algorithms for design documents.
• Support fielding and production sites to investigate and resolve fire control issues.
• Support integration and testing of electrical control devices and sensors on various vehicle platforms.
• Provide technical fire‑control leadership and communication to program stakeholders.
• Plan and execute product development, managing project schedule, cost, and risks for engineering‑related activities on the Olympus program.

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent technical degrees and relevant experience considered).
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Strong skills in fire‑control system/subsystem and software requirements development, design, and test.
• Capability to lead a fire‑control project team for the Olympus program.
• Travel to field sights required.
• Extensive vehicle and laboratory testing experience required.
• ASR experience needed to work inside tanks and military vehicles.
• Proficiency with computer and test equipment in laboratory and field environments.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Experience in project management, control account management, planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment (Olympus).
• Occasional lifting and carrying of test equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.