Fluid Systems Engineer

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Position

Salary: $55.70–$63.45 per hour

Ability to Obtain and Maintain Secret Clearance

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

• Design and integrate fluid-based subsystems (e.g., hydraulic actuation, pneumatics, fuel systems, fire suppression, cooling distribution, winch/fairlead systems).
• Translate vehicle-level performance requirements into subsystem/component designs aligned with safety, environmental, ballistic, and blast constraints.
• Decompose requirements, conduct design analysis, and release components, mechanisms, and shock attenuation systems.
• Perform material selection, weld design, mounting provisions, and mechanical analysis using industry tools.
• Support drawing reviews, tolerance stack-ups, and source data for engineering changes.
• Write material and shop work requests, track hardware deliveries, and support integration reviews and prototype builds.
• Lead and mentor engineers, standardize design approaches, conduct peer reviews, and represent the team to customers and leadership.
• Perform failure analysis, troubleshoot, and redesign components as needed.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to meet program goals.
• Present technical updates and risk assessments clearly to program management.

• Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/fluid systems, preferably in defense or automotive sectors
• Demonstrated leadership in technical team oversight or project engineering
• Expertise in fluid system architecture, schematic design, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools, preferably NX and/or Creo
• Familiarity with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup or similar PLM systems
• Experience with ground combat vehicles or similar high-reliability, mission‑critical platforms
• Understanding of fabrication, welding, and shock/vibration system integration
• Ability to manage subsystem/component-level requirements and deliver designs that meet customer contracts
• Ability to climb on/off and work within military vehicle platforms; must pass Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR)
• Occasional evening/weekend overtime as needed
• Up to 10% travel to support testing, builds, or customer locations
• This is a 100% on-site position due to the hands‑on nature of the work

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30‑year‑old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."