Defense Powertrain Systems Design Engineer

ARi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement support

401(k) plan

Job summary

ARi is a global engineering firm focusing on embedded software, product engineering, and powertrain systems. We seek a senior engineer to design, integrate, and validate defense powertrain architectures and vehicle systems, translating requirements into practical solutions.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, manage packaging, BOMs, and change processes, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field.
• 38 years of experience in powertrain/vehicle design and integration.
• Experience with Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter/Windchill) preferred.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and validation.
• Experience in defense/heavy equipment industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, design, and integration of defense powertrain systems.
• Translate requirements into engineering designs and solutions.
• Develop and maintain powertrain architectures and subsystem designs.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using Creo or equivalent.
• Perform component packaging studies for space, manufacturability, and thermal management.
• Maintain BOMs, interface control documents, design reports, and config records.
• Support ECR/ECO processes and PLM activities.
• Participate in design reviews and requirement verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, testing, and improvements.
• Ensure designs meet defense/military and industry standards.

Skills

Powertrain integration

3D CAD: Creo/CATIA/NX

DFM/DFA

ECR/ECO/PLM

Engineering drawings

Powertrain components

Analytical/problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Eng

38 years experience in powertrain design

Creo/CATIA/Siemens NX experience

PLM tools: Teamcenter/Windchill

Prototype builds/validation experience

Defense/heavy equipment experience preferred

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

ARi is a global engineering firm focusing on embedded software, product engineering, and powertrain systems. We seek a senior engineer to design, integrate, and validate defense powertrain architectures and vehicle systems, translating requirements into practical solutions.

You will develop CAD models and drawings, manage packaging, BOMs, and change processes, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with standards and customer needs.