Defense Engineer

GM Defense; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking defense engineers across multiple disciplines to help design, integrate, validate, and support mission-critical defense platforms and vehicles. Positions are available at sites in Warren and Milford, Michigan, with a hybrid work model to balance field and office collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in engineering or related fields, have at least two years of defense or government program experience, and can solve complex technical problems while ensuring system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related.
• At minimum, 2 years of engineering experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, or government programs.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, validating, supporting, or testing defense-related systems, vehicles, platforms, sensors, communications equipment, autonomous technologies, or mission-critical hardware/software solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Performance Engineering

Software Engineering

Product Development

Test & Validation

Reliability & Safety

Designers

Survivability & Armor Engineering

Computer Aided Engineering

Design & Release Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related

Job description

Job Description

Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter.

About GM Defense

At GM Defense, we're combining the speed, innovation, and scale of General Motors with a growing portfolio of defense solutions designed to support the U.S. military and allied forces around the world. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented defense engineers who understand the unique requirements of military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission‑critical performance.

Engineering Backgrounds

• Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Performance Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Product Development
• Test & Validation
• Reliability & Safety
• Designers
• Survivability & Armor Engineering
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Design & Release Engineering

Why GM Defense?

• Work on cutting‑edge defense technologies and tactical vehicle solutions
• Help bridge commercial innovation with military capability
• Join a team that's rapidly growing and winning new opportunities
• Influence programs from concept through deployment
• Be part of a company backed by the strength, resources, and engineering excellence of General Motors

Locations

Positions are available in both Warren and Milford, Michigan

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related
• At minimum, 2 years of engineering experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, or government programs.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, validating, supporting, or testing defense‑related systems, vehicles, platforms, sensors, communications equipment, autonomous technologies, or mission‑critical hardware/software solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

This is more than a job- It's an opportunity to help build solutions that support those who serve. Join GM Defense and help engineer what's next.

Benefits Overview

• From day one, we're looking out for your well‑being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
• Competitive base salary reflecting experience and responsibilities.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Access to comprehensive employee benefits, including health, vision, dental, and more.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career advancement.

Non‑Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

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All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Accommodations

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Interested in learning more about GM Defense? Check out our website https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home.html

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GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1‑B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).