Defense Systems Engineer - Mission-Critical Vehicle

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Missouri

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a defense engineer to apply expertise across programs, focusing on survivability, integration, and mission-critical performance of military platforms and autonomous technologies.

You will design, develop, integrate, validate, support, and test defense-related systems while collaborating with GM Defense Talent Acquisition on background and career interests. Expect on-site work at a GM location with strict export controls and U.S. person status requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in engineering, CS, math, physics, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience on defense, military, aerospace, or government programs.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
  • U.S. Person status required; no immigration sponsorship; subject to export control restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Apply defense engineering expertise to GM Defense programs.
  • Support military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission-critical performance.
  • Design, develop, integrate, validate, support, and test defense-related systems and technologies.
  • Collaborate with GM Defense Talent Acquisition regarding background, career interests, and potential opportunities.

Skills

Engineering
Systems Integration
Technical Problem Analysis
Defense-Related Systems Design
Autonomous Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Math or Physics

Job description

GM Defense is seeking a defense engineer to apply expertise across programs, focusing on survivability, integration, and mission-critical performance of military platforms and autonomous technologies.

You will design, develop, integrate, validate, support, and test defense-related systems while collaborating with GM Defense Talent Acquisition on background and career interests. Expect on-site work at a GM location with strict export controls and U.S. person status requirements.

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