Power System Design Staff Engineer

Job Description

About GDLS:

General Dynamics Land Systems builds the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance and future-ready modernization for customers around the world.

Join the people who design, build and advance the systems that protect those who protect us. Our teams see beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose.

Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

Job Description:

Join a dynamic group of Power system engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of Power subsystem for the world’s premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

Position Title:

Power System Design Engineer The Power system team is part of the System Engineering group  mission is to investigate, design, develop, and integrate power subsystem capabilities for the current and next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works within larger systems group with responsibility and authority to deliver design requirements, perform analysis, guide the hardware and software design teams with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.

What We Offer: If you are just starting your career or 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, 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.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Lead Power system design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to:
• Power subsystem design and integration
• Power system Architecture Decisions
• Advanced Technologies trade studies
• Work internally and externally with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms
• Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems – Integration of HV Battery, ISG, E-Motor, DC/DCs, power distribution devices into a Power subsystem model
• Creation and integration of CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate system performance for various external factors (Drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions etc.)
• Perform a component and system sizing analysis for various conditions based on customer requirements
• Understanding of features/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
• Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship.
• Approve/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 members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles profiles, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
• 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

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or related technical field
• 7 - 10 years plus in a related role is desired.
• Experience with electrical power systems (Power…