Driveline System Engineer

ND DEFENSE LLC • Madison Heights, MI

1d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

ND Defense designs, builds, and manufactures an array of military and commercial products including tactical wheeled vehicles, heavy trucks, and products for multiple other verticals. As our Driveline System Engineer, you will work on a wide variety of vehicles across multiple programs. No two weeks look the same here. You will carry several programs at once, and the engineers who do well in this role are the ones who can reprioritize on the fly without losing track of anything.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in driveline, powertrain, or vehicle chassis systems engineering in automotive, defense, or heavy vehicle sectors.
• Comfortable reviewing and interpreting 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings (e.g., Creo, NX, CATIA) to support fast, sound engineering decisions.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.62): a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of driveline components and their selection (transmissions, driveshafts, transfer cases, axles, wheel ends, and tires) is a plus.
• Genuine interest in using AI tools to work smarter; not required on day one, but it will make you stand out.

Responsibilities

• Specify, integrate, and package drivelines, including electric and hybrid drive content, across both platform conversions and new-vehicle programs.
• Manage multiple driveline programs and supplier relationships at once, adjusting course as priorities move.
• Apply creative problem-solving to torsional, packaging, and durability challenges that do not come with a textbook answer.
• Help shape driveline engineering processes and documentation as ND Defense's standards continue to mature; comfort with work that is still being built is an asset here.
• Get hands-on during prototype builds and on-vehicle validation, troubleshooting fit and assembly issues on the shop floor in real time.
• Bring curiosity for AI tools and automation to speed up analysis, documentation, and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level