Defense Engineer

General Motors; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense, a unit of General Motors, is seeking engineering professionals to advance defense systems and mission-critical platforms. The roles span systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and test disciplines, with opportunities across Warren and Milford, Michigan.

Candidates will contribute from concept through deployment, addressing integration, validation, and performance challenges in a fast-growing defense business.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Performance Engineering

Software Engineering

Product Development

Test & Validation

Reliability & Safety

Survivability & Armor

Computer Aided 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. Your experience has value. Your expertise has impact. Your defense expertise can make an impact here.

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.

We are seeking Engineering professionals with a background in:

• 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.

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).

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