Power Electronics Hardware Engineer (5 years experience)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Power Electronics Hardware Engineer (5 years experience)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 14875710

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Description: About the Position:

This position is a part of the Power Electronics Hardware Development Team, which is tasked with developing new hardware for the electrification of combat vehicles. The team is responsible for the design, build, control development of, and integration of new electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and energy storage hardware. The team is also responsible for the operation of the High Voltage Conversion & Electrical Storage (HVC&ES) Research and Development Laboratory.

This position is for those with a strong background in the electrical design, control, and integration of power electronics hardware. Team members will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines related to vehicle electrification.

Company Information:

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.

Hybrid or onsite:

• Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience 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 and 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 a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work with a small team to assist in the design, build, and test of new vehicle electrical power hardware from card level and power-stage to controls development.
• Support the integration of new hardware into military vehicles.
• Assist in the development and realization of power electronics control theory.
• Lead small teams in the testing of newly developed power electronics hardware.
• Create and execute test plans a generate detailed test reports.
• Support the development, control, and testing of vehicle power systems.
• Expand the capabilities of the HVC&ES Laboratory by improving component testing and evolving the laboratories Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test beds.
• Mastering development tools such as: PSpice, Simulink and Embedded Coder, Mentor Graphics PADS (or equivalent), various DSP/uC ICDs using C/C++.
• Mastering testing tools such as: CAN J1939, CANOpen, Python, GUI development, MatLab, other data acquisition hardware.
• Controls development for electrical machines as part of hybrid electric vehicles.
• Participate in laboratory training

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Masters in Electrical Engineering a plus)
• Experience of 5-7 years
• Expertise in control of electrical machines and drives.
• Background in power electronics hardware, controls development, and HIL testing.
• Experience with DC/DC converter design and control.
• Familiarity with CAD (Solid Works, Creo, AutoDesk, etc.)
• Knowledge of Military Standards for electrical hardware.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Atlassian Confluence

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a small team
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

This position is a part of the Power Electronics Hardware Development Team, which is tasked with developing new hardware for the electrification of combat vehicles. The team is responsible for the design, build, control development of, and integration of new electrical power generation, conversion, distribution, and energy storage hardware. The team is also responsible for the operation of the High Voltage Conversion & Electrical Storage (HVC&ES) Research and Development Laboratory.

This position is for those with a strong background in the electrical design, control, and integration of power electronics hardware. Team members will be exposed to multiple engineering disciplines related to vehicle electrification.

Company Information:

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.

Hybrid or onsite:

• Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100%

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience 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 and 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 a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite cafeteria, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work with a small team to assist in the design, build, and test of new vehicle electrical power hardware from card level and power-stage to controls development.
• Support the integration of new hardware into military vehicles.
• Assist in the development and realization of power electronics control theory.
• Lead small teams in the testing of newly developed power electronics hardware.
• Create and execute test plans a generate detailed test reports.
• Support the development, control, and testing of vehicle power systems.
• Expand the capabilities of the HVC&ES Laboratory by improving component testing and evolving the laboratories Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test beds.
• Mastering development tools such as: PSpice, Simulink and Embedded Coder, Mentor Graphics PADS (or equivalent), various DSP/uC ICDs using C/C++.
• Mastering testing tools such as: CAN J1939, CANOpen, Python, GUI development, MatLab, other data acquisition hardware.
• Controls development for electrical machines as part of hybrid electric vehicles.
• Participate in laboratory training

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Masters in Electrical Engineering a plus)
• Experience of 5-7 years
• Expertise in control of electrical machines and drives.
• Background in power electronics hardware, controls development, and HIL testing.
• Experience with DC/DC converter design and control.
• Familiarity with CAD (Solid Works, Creo, AutoDesk, etc.)
• Knowledge of Military Standards for electrical hardware.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Atlassian Confluence

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a small team
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

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 for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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