Sr. Survivability Engineer at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Sr. Survivability Engineer

CATEGORY Engineering

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Job Summary:

Rheinmetall Survivability Senior Engineers focus on integrating subsystems and implementing features that protect combat vehicle crews. At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, our Survivability Engineers focus on the development and integration of new and existing designs used for combat vehicle armor and structure.

We are looking for a Sr. Survivability Engineer to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 10 years of experience in the deisng and development of armor vehicles, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

• System requirements analysis and synthesis of solutions
• Define and integrate passive and active protection solutions for combat vehicles.
• Define and integrate signature management solutions including thermal, acoustic and visual
• Support armor subsystem and vehicle-level integration, armor testing and verification activities.
• Develop data and create design layouts, sketches, and notes necessary for design changes.
• Coordinate with Materials Engineer to ensure proper materials are used.
• Provide knowledge of survivability discipline; specifically related to the metals/materials used.
• Ability to communicate and determine design factors such as availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, efficiency of metals or materials while maintaining government specifications and requirements.
• Represent the company or the Survivability team at internal meetings or meetings with subcontractors, partners, and customers.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, Survivability Manager or their delegates.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Experience in the design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating.
• Experience with passive and active protection systems
• Familiarity with direct and indirect combat vehicle threats and mitigation techniques
• Ability to work within CAD based design systems.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn model-based systems engineering techniques.
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.
• Knowledge of Military Standards.
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
• Hands on knowledge on domain of vehicle survivability technologies and equipment.
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders in meeting environments.
• Has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to SECRET.
• Well-rounded engineering background with coursework in mechanical engineering, electrical, software and materials.

Education:

• BSc Engineering required (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)

Experience:

• 10+ Years of experience in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc.)
• Ability to manipulate or create components in 3D modelling software (CREO, etc.)
• Military experience
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• For physical requirements, continuously sitting
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to work overtime as needed

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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