Liaison Engineering Associate

General Dynamics Land Systems; Fort Shawnee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Liaison Engineer Electrical to support combat vehicle assembly reporting to the Engineering Section Manager in Lima. You will act as the technical liaison for Abrams, coordinating with GDLS divisions and the customer to ensure design integrity.

Responsibilities include flat file development and maintenance, executing engineering change impacts, troubleshooting electrical/data bus, fire control and optics, and creating harness routing diagrams.

Qualifications

• BS EE preferred; military vehicle experience acceptable at associate level.
• US Citizenship required; background check and pre-employment medical including drug screen.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance and unescorted access to required facilities.
• Fluent with Abrams design configuration and supply chain; able to lead with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support for combat vehicle assembly reporting to the Engineering Section Manager at Lima.
• Technical liaison for Abrams with interface to and coordination with various levels of GDLS and the customer organization.
• Flat file development and maintenance.
• Execute Engineering Change impacts.
• Electrical/Data Bus, fire control & optics troubleshooting.
• Creation & maintaining of harness routing diagrams & troubleshooting documentation.

Skills

Presentation skills

Liaison / coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree with extensive Military Vehicle experience

Tools

MS Office

Team Center

Wire Shark

Job description

Liaison Engineer Electrical (P53), Dept. 2514

Position Description:

• Support for combat vehicle assembly reporting to the Engineering Section Manager at Lima.
• Technical liaison for Abrams with interface to and coordination with various levels of GDLS (local and division personnel) and the customer organization.
• Flat file development and maintenance.
• Execute Engineering Change impacts.
• Electrical/Data Bus, fire control & optics troubleshooting.
• Creation & maintaining of harness routing diagrams & troubleshooting documentation.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Associate's degree with extensive Military Vehicle experience will be considered.
• US Citizenship required and must be 18 years of age.
• Must successfully complete background check and pre-employment medical process including a drug screen
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DOD Secret Security clearance
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to the JSMC facility through the vetting process as administered by the Department of Army Police as well as gain access to other military bases as required.
• Functional understanding of GD&T desirable.
• Able to develop armored vehicle design definition (TDP) via flat file process
• Able to provide Program/ Product level leadership with GDLS division and customer program representatives
• Able to perform problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Combat vehicle operational and systems level knowledge desirable.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficient with computers and software including MS Office, Team Center, Wire Shark, etc.
• Occasional travel required (both CONUS and OCONUS).
• Must provide adherence to CUI environment requirements.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills and ability to work in a teaming environment with a bargaining unit workforce.
• Provide liaison engineering floor support as required.
• Must be able to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for vehicle safe entry.
• Fluent with Abrams design configuration, vehicle completion processes and supply chain.
• Must be able to work independently or with minimum oversight to address responsibilities.

Working Conditions & Environment:

• Using ladders and stairs to climb into/onto vehicle structures.
• Climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working in and around dust, fumes, oils, mists, adhesives and in areas with a high noise volume.
• Working in hot and cold environments.
• This position requires working in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Travel up to 5% domestically.