Lead Vehicle Performance Engineer – Defense Programs

GM Defense

Milford Charter Township (MI)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Lead Development Engineer to own the development of integration solutions for a range of defense ground vehicles. The role requires driving performance across vehicle subsystems and coordinating with VPIT/Dev-Val Review to ensure on-time delivery for Mule, IVER, and PPV builds.

You will lead a cross-functional team, shape vehicle requirements, and guide calibration and testing activities across multiple groups.

Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related.
Minimum 8 years total engineering experience.
Minimum of 3 years in Vehicle Development experience in Ride & Handling, NVH, Energy/Drive Quality, Chassis Controls, Vehicle controls and/or calibration.

Responsibilities

Lead Vehicle Performance Integration Team.
Guide vehicle performance balance across integration groups to assure winning vehicles.
Participate in GVBR planning for Mule, IVER and PPV vehicle builds.
Provide tuning direction in Energy, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Drivability and overall vehicle performance.
Manage and prioritize IVER vehicle shared property usage to ensure tuning releases and validation on time.
Participate in change control process for all vehicle systems.
Work with government customers and defense partners on vehicle programs.