Senior Reliability Engineer

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Aug 26, 2026
Category:
Engineering

Career Level:

Senior
Remote Work Options:
On-Site
Clearance Type:
Ability to obtain security clearance

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Lead for a combat vehicle development program.

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build 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 for customers around the world.

That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred, other engineering disciplines will be considered with commensurate reliability experience.
• 10 to 15 years of Reliability experience required.
• Certified Reliability Engineer a plus
• Knowledge of Reliability standards required.
• Must have knowledge and experience developing Reliability Allocations and Predictions along with Reliability Block Diagrams
• Able to conduct DFMEA/FMECA and Fault Tree Analysis
• Duty Cycle analysis and Endurance requirements experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet objectives and performance metrics
• High standard of business ethics and professional conduct
• High capability to operate autonomously and problem solve complex matters

• The Senior Reliability Engineer would be responsible for interfacing with the USG and program management on Reliability program procedures and deliverables regularly.
  The Senior Reliability Engineer would be responsible for coordinating the Reliability team's efforts on the project and developing Reliability deliverables.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for applying established reliability standards and methodologies to support system design and evaluation. This includes developing reliability allocations and predictions, creating and interpreting Reliability Block Diagrams, and conducting DFMEA/FMECA and fault tree analyses to identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
• The role will also involve performing duty cycle analyses and defining endurance requirements to ensure system performance over the intended lifecycle. In addition, the candidate will be expected to leverage strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve complex technical issues, utilize excellent oral and written communication skills to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and employ strong negotiation skills to influence design decisions and align cross-functional teams around reliability objectives.

• 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 and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every…