Position reports to the Manager of Systems and Specialty Engineering.  Position may be a shared resource with Design Engineering as projects change and workload fluxuates.



Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Systems Engineering

- Responsible for engine and transmission system performance modeling, vehicle performance modeling, and component performance modeling.

- Responsible to allocate and derive requirements from vehicle, engine, and transmission system level down to the component level using a systems simulation model in Excel, Matlab, Simulink, or other software.

- Technical lead of cross-functional matrixed project team (ME, EE, Software, etc.) for engineering projects through the Systems Requirements Review to ensure engineering requirements are met.

- Author engineering technical reports for submission to the customer.

- Participate or lead new engine and transmission proposals.

- Provide input to product specifications and design verification test plans to ensure that they adequately capture all data to assess requirements compliance.

 

Mechanical Engineering

- Responsible for the design and development of components and sub-systems of diesel engines, transmissions, and other mechanical systems primarily for military ground vehicles.

- Responsible for performing mechanical stress and structural engineering calculations.

- Responsible for performing thermal fluids and heat transfer calculations.

- Responsible for requirements development, concept design, analysis, detailed design, drawings, hardware procurement, supplier technical support, test planning and execution, and failure analysis.

- Manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.  

 

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical BS degree with a minimum of 4 years engineering experience.

- At least 2 years experience working as a Systems Engineer (4 years engineering experience overall).

- Experience with simulating systems in Matlab and Simulink. 

- Knowledge of transmission, engine, and vehicle performance and understanding of powerpack integration into vehicles.

- Engineering knowledge of mechanics; hydraulics; powertrain parts such as gears housings, and shafts; knowledge of performance parameters such as speed, RPM, torque, power and gear ratios.

- Must be able to move freely, with or without reasonable accommodation, throughout a manufacturing environment.

- Proven ability to make technical decisions, complete project objectives within budget and schedule, and work with little supervision. 

- Proven ability to work well with others in a cross-functional environment while working on multiple projects. 

- Ability to utilize all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project.

- Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to write and review technical reports. 

- Ability to get security clearance.

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.

- Expert product knowledge of transmissions, engines, and powerpack integration into tracked vehicles. 

- An understanding of working with CAD models and programs in Pro E (Creo).

- Experience in developing products for the defense industry



Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No



COMPENSATION

Full-time Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No