Systems Engineer

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted:
Nov 5, 2025
Category:
Engineering

Requisition

Career Level:

Mid-Career
Remote Work Options:
On-Site
Clearance Type:
Ability to obtain security clearance

The Advanced Control Systems Specialist Engineer position focuses on the development and integration of advanced vehicle electronics technologies specific to Lethality systems. The scope of responsibilities includes Model Based System Engineering, requirements decomposition, Software Requirements Specification writing, control system modeling, vehicle schematics maturation, Graphical User Interface design, and integration and test.

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world‑wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

• Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100% although some remote work may be available each week.

Starting your career or you are an experienced 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 (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 within rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

• Understanding and development of systems & subsystem level requirements
• Writing Software Requirements Specifications
• Developing conceptual Graphical User Interfaces
• Understanding and development of vehicle & subsystem‑level integration and test plan
• Integration of electrical / electronic components into existing vehicle architectures
• Trouble shooting of link‑based (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, etc...) electrical systems
• Development of link‑based (CAN) diagnostics

Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.

• Experience with Graphical User Interface Design and Test
• Minimum of 5-7 years of applicable experience, fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree.
• Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, & S/W requirements.
• Proven and demonstrated experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware
• Experience with network‑based vehicle architectures
• Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required
• Experience with link‑based (e.g., CAN) diagnostic systems
• Experience with Lethality Subsystem Integration and Test
• Experience with lab & vehicle‑based electronics and software testing
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non‑US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586‑825‑4000 or send an e‑mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.