Thermal Management Engineering Analyst

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

9/80 work schedule

Education assistance

401k match

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks a senior Thermal Management Engineer to lead characterization and integration of thermal solutions for wheeled and tracked platforms. The role focuses on developing and optimizing heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and fluid/air distributions, coordinating analyses, and guiding teams across propulsion and cabin thermal systems.

You will build subsystem requirements, interpret results, and prepare technical reports for design engineers and suppliers while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of thermal management experience in vehicle environments.
• Knowledge of propulsion and cabin thermal systems.
• Proficient sizing of subsystems and components.
• Familiarity with heat exchanger sizing and software.
• Experience with CAD and advanced simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate analyses and mentor engineers to evaluate performance and risk.
• Concept and optimize heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and fluid/air distributions.
• Coordinate analyses within vehicle architecture.
• Create subsystem requirements and direct analysis teams.
• Produce reports to support design engineers and suppliers.
• Lead subsystem testing and advance analysis tools.
• Present updates to IPT and stakeholders.
• Integrate and troubleshoot components on vehicle platforms.

Skills

Thermal management

System integration

CAD tools

Thermal analysis

Team leadership

Data analysis

Test planning

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

NX/Creo

Matlab/Simulink

TeamCenter

Job description

About the role:

The Thermal Management Engineering Analyst will lead and coordinate the characterization and integration of thermal solutions for wheeled and tracked vehicle platforms.

About GDLS:

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world. That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win. Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamic

In this role the candidate will be required to:

• Generate analyses and lead/mentor other engineers to evaluate performance and risk
• Concept and optimize heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and fluid & air distributions systems.
• Coordinate analyses of components and subsystems within the vehicle architecture
• Create subsystem and component requirements, provide direction to analysis teams, and interpret analysis results
• Produce reports to support design engineers and suppliers develop subsystems and components for propulsion and cabin thermal management systems and solutions.
• Create test plans and actively lead or guide subsystem level testing, and coordinate the improvement of analysis tools with results
• Prepare and present information to the IPT on progress and design solutions
• Integrate and troubleshoot components and systems on vehicle platforms, and mentor newer engineers during such activities
• Development of cost & schedule artifacts for program planning and execution
• Support cost, reliability maintainability, safety, human factors in the development of design

Position Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of thermal management engineering experience in related vehicle environments
• Established knowledge in thermal management of propulsion systems and cabin environments.
• Excellent analytical skills to appropriately size subsystems and components.
• Familiarity with heat exchanger sizing/performance prediction software
• Proficient with design and optimization of fluid & air distribution systems
• Familiar with integration and troubleshooting of thermal components and systems, including digital communication backbone and electrical power interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Collaborative mindset and able to thrive in a team environment with a demonstrated ability to lead others
• Experience in CAD and Advanced simulation tools such as NX, Creo and Matlab-Simulink
• Experience creating cabin heating, ventilation, and heating systems with crew comfort in mind.
• Proven skills in the development of technical documents and oral communication
• Primary office work with Occasional travel to test locations
• Experience with TeamCenter required.

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending on day 1
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6% with no vesting period)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain security clearances). No immigration sponsorships are available.
• Up to 10% travel may be required at times.
• Willing to work outside regular business hours as needed to address critical issues that arise.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.