Electrical Systems Lead for Defense Vehicle Platforms

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking an Electrical System Engineer to define and integrate electrical systems for government programs and defense vehicle platforms.

You will translate requirements into power distribution, interfacing, and harness concepts, leading cross-functional teams across power, controls, and networking. A BS in engineering and 5+ years’ experience are required, with HV experience and strong collaboration skills. Hybrid work at Milford Proving Grounds with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical systems, vehicle electrical engineering, controls, harnesses, power distribution, embedded systems, or a related field.
• Experience with high-voltage and/or electrified vehicle systems, including power distribution, interfaces, cables, protection, grounding, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture definition for new and derivative defense vehicle platforms.
• Translate government, customer, mission, and vehicle requirements into electrical system requirements and interface definitions.
• Define interfaces among ECUs, sensors, actuators, power electronics, controllers, displays, communication networks, and mission equipment.
• Develop schematics, wiring concepts, interface control documents, netlists, and architecture specifications.

Skills

Electrical architecture

High-voltage systems

CAN/CAN-FD

Schematic development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Capital Tools

Netlists

Simulink

INCA/VSpy

Job description

GM Defense is seeking an Electrical System Engineer to define and integrate electrical systems for government programs and defense vehicle platforms.

You will translate requirements into power distribution, interfacing, and harness concepts, leading cross-functional teams across power, controls, and networking. A BS in engineering and 5+ years’ experience are required, with HV experience and strong collaboration skills. Hybrid work at Milford Proving Grounds with travel up to 25%.