Power System Design Senior Engineer

Position Summary

Position Title: Power System Design Senior Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Career Level: Senior

Security

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain security clearance

Requisition :

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

• Lead electrical power system design and development efforts for advanced capabilities, including:
  • Power subsystem design and integration
  • Power system architecture decisions
  • Advanced technologies trade studies
• Work internally and externally with vendors and partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems onto GDLS platforms
• Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems – integration of HV battery, ISG, E‑motor, DC/DCs, and power distribution devices into a power subsystem model
• Create and integrate CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate performance for various external factors (drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions)
• Perform component and system sizing analyses based on customer requirements
• Translate system requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
• Provide direction for team members, including technology roadmaps and mentorship
• Approve and develop documentation (SSDD, SRS, CAN ICDs, and other artifacts) for implementation to the power hardware production team
• Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
• Work closely with cross‑functional engineering members to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles, profiles, operational performance requirements, and overall system design
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and assess solutions to defects
• Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies in hybrid electric systems (HV batteries, E‑motors, power electronic devices and architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies)

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related technical field
• 10+ years in a related role (desired)
• Experience with electrical power systems of military or automotive vehicles, including specifications, development, design, testing, integration, and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power systems and associated hardware components
• Strong knowledge of hybrid electrical architectures and system integration with different voltages
• Strong background in modeling and simulation of electrical systems
• Strong background in model‑generated coding applications (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS)
• Comfortable supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle
• Highly motivated performer who works well in team and individually
• Goal oriented and able to keep the team focused to task
• Ability to multi‑task on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
• Proactive attitude and enjoyment of a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills
• Ability to travel when needed (minimal travel required)

• Experience with HIL and SIL bench level testing
• Experience using Vector testing suite of products (Canalyzer, CANoe, CAPL) for developing testing interfaces
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GIT), issue tracking (e.g., JIRA), and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Familiarity with Team Center and Vis Mockup

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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.