Defense Vehicle Performance Lead & Integration

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced leader to head the Vehicle Performance Integration Team, driving performance decisions for Mule, IVER, and PPV programs and aligning calibration and validation across integration groups.

You will steer hardware/software interfaces, manage specifications and budgets, and coordinate with government customers to ensure on-schedule milestones. A strong leadership and DFSS background are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related.
• 8+ years total engineering experience with 3+ years in Vehicle Development.
• Experience across Ride & Handling, Noise and Vibration, Energy/Drive Quality, and Calibration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage interfaces with Systems, Controls, Propulsion, Software, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Vehicle Performance Integration Team and coordinate reviews and planning.
• Make data-driven decisions on vehicle performance topics and priorities.
• Guide performance balance across integration groups and ensure on-time production readiness.
• Manage and prioritize shared property usage for tuning releases and validation.
• Oversee vehicle specifications, development, and validation to requirements.
• Participate in change control for all vehicle systems and engage with government partners.
• Lead field rides and status reviews; communicate updates to leadership.
• Support development of processes, tools, and capabilities for defense vehicle programs.
• Coordinate with government customers and defense partners during visits and evaluations.

Skills

Vehicle Performance Integration

Calibration Interfaces

Chassis Controls

Vehicle Controls

Data-Driven Decision Making

Technical Specification Management

Change Control Management

Tuning Direction

Validation Processes

Budget Management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related

MS in engineering or business

DFSS Black Belt

Tools

DFSS Black Belt

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced leader to head the Vehicle Performance Integration Team, driving performance decisions for Mule, IVER, and PPV programs and aligning calibration and validation across integration groups.

You will steer hardware/software interfaces, manage specifications and budgets, and coordinate with government customers to ensure on-schedule milestones. A strong leadership and DFSS background are required.