Power System Design Senior Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k Match (6%)

Educational assistance

9-80 Work Schedule

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is looking for a Power System Design Senior Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical power subsystems for advanced vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electrical power systems, including their design, integration, and testing.

This role offers opportunities for on-the-job learning and mentorship within a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities include working with vendors and leading power system architecture decisions, with a focus on hybrid technology integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems for military or automotive vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid electrical architectures and system integration.
• Comfortable with supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Power system design and development efforts.
• Work with vendors/partners to integrate systems onto GDLS platforms.
• Perform component and system sizing analysis.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Modeling and simulation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Ansys

Vector testing suite

Job description

Job Description

Join a dynamic group of Electrical Power system engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of Power subsystem for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

Position Title: Power System Design Senior Engineer

The Power system team is part of the System Engineering group at GDLS. Our mission is to investigate, design, develop, and integrate electrical power subsystem capabilities for the current and next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works within larger systems group with responsibility and authority to deliver design requirements, perform analysis, guide the hardware and software design teams with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.

What We Offer

If you are just starting your career or are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Lead Electrical Power system design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to:
  • Power subsystem design and integration
  • Power system Architecture Decisions
  • Advanced Technologies trade studies
• Work internally and externally with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems onto GDLS platforms
• Develop CAE models for complex hybrid electric systems – integration of HV Battery, ISG, E-Motor, DC/DCs, power distribution devices into a Power subsystem model
• Creation and integration of CAE models into a power subsystem model to dynamically evaluate system performance for various external factors (drive cycles, tolerances, loading profiles, environmental and road load conditions, etc.)
• Perform a component and system sizing analysis for various conditions based on customer requirements
• Translate feature/systems requirements into validation test procedures and use cases
• Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship
• Approve/Develop documentation, SSDD, SRS, CAN ICDs and other artifacts for implementation to the power hardware production team
• Participate in internal and customer demonstrations
• Work closely with cross‑functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate critical interfaces, use cases, drive cycles profiles, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
• Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies in Hybrid Electric Systems (HV Batteries, E‑motors, Power electronic devices and architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or related technical field
• 10+ years experience in a related role is desired
• Experience with electrical power systems (generation, distribution, management, and energy storage) of military or automotive vehicles, including specifications, development, design, testing, integration and troubleshooting of vehicle electrical power systems and their associated hardware components
• Strong knowledge of hybrid electrical architectures and system integration with different voltages
• Strong background in modeling and simulation of electrical systems
• Strong background in model‑generated coding applications, e.g., Matlab/Simulink and Ansys
• Comfortable with supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle
• Highly motivated performer
• Works well in team and individually
• Goal oriented and keeps the team focused on task
• Ability to multitask on simultaneous development projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and mission scope
• Proactive attitude and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and people skills required
• Ability to travel when needed; minimal travel required for this role

Nice to Have (Additional Qualifications)

• Experience with HIL and SIL bench‑level testing
• Experience using Vector testing suite of products (Canalyzer, CANoe, Capl) for developing testing interfaces
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN Bus
• Experience in design, development and integration of military vehicles
• Experience with defense department processes and documentation standards
• Experience with version control systems like GIT, issue tracking system like JIRA and collaboration tools like Confluence, etc.
• Familiar with Agile development methodology
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and VisMockup