What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineering Associate position at General Dynamics Land Systems US?
About the Role
Job Summary (Entry Level – Test Engineer)
We are seeking a motivated entry-level Test Engineer with a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to join the team at General Dynamics Land Systems. In this role, you will support the planning, setup, and execution of tests on complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems used in our combat and tactical vehicles. You will work with instrumentation and data acquisition equipment, assist with environmental and performance testing, and help troubleshoot issues that arise during test activities.
About GDLS
We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.
At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build 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 Dynamics Land Systems together.
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
- Learn various test equipment, test methods, and procedures identified in MIL-STD-810, APTD-2404, ATPD-2167, TOPs, ITOPs
- Develop test plans and reports for sub-system level testing on military vehicle components using MIL-STD-810, ATPD-2404, and ATPD-2167
- Perform Environmental Testing of Military Vehicle Subcomponents and Subsystems
- Sketch fixtures for mounting test items on our shaker tables
- Order and track materials
- Work with Program Managers, Engineers, and Quality to Tailor test plans with appropriate attention toward user safety, cost, time, and value added.
- Follow a written root cause and corrective action process to address quality issues discovered in test
- Create and maintain test schedules and resources for test programs
- Prepare weekly status summary for manager
- Assist technicians in learning any newly required instrumentation technologies or methods, and be equally willing to learn from them
- Coordinate with lab technicians and other subject matter experts as required
- Communicate program issues, needs, and updates with management, project leadership and GDLS leadership
- Set up weekly tag-up meetings when necessary to keep team focused on progress
- Willingness to be present to run tests on a weekend if necessary due to timing of test windows and to keep schedule
- Experience in military vehicle firing range and field test preferred
Qualifications Sought
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or other similar technical degrees will be considered
- 0-1 year engineering position experience and any additional internship/co-op experience sought
- Personal computer skills: MS Office Suite, Mechanical Modeling, Electrical and Hydraulic Schematics, data acquisition systems, some programming language or script writing experience preferred
- Knowledgeable in use of Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, and able to read schematics for troubleshooting.
- Experience soldering circuit cards or wiring, experience crimping pins and building harnesses desired
- Use of PTC Creo or NX CAD software, and experience building / repairing mechanical and fluid systems.
- Occasional travel maybe be required to various test sites
- Great writing and communication skills
- Self motivated with initiative to get involved in productive work
- Strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment
- Extended hours and weekends required on occasion
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
- Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
- 401k match up to (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 rewarding work environment
- (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Additional Information
- Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed, to address critical issues.
- This position may 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, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.