Fluid & Distributed Systems Engineer - Fuel / Hydraulics

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. • Sterling Heights, MI

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About The Position

The Auxiliary Systems Mechanical Engineer designs and integrates mechanical and fluid subsystems for military ground vehicles, supporting concept development through prototype, testing, production, and sustainment. The role focuses on distributed fluid systems and mechanical integration, ensuring subsystems meet vehicle performance, safety, environmental, and survivability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• (Electrical Engineering acceptable with mechanical systems experience)
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• 5–7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, vehicle systems, or related role
• Experience designing fluid or distributed systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems)
• Experience supporting prototype builds, vehicle integration, or production programs
• Experience developing fluid system architecture, schematics, and analytical models
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling tools (NX and/or Creo)
• Ability to climb on/off and work in or around military vehicles
• Ability to travel up to 20% to other facilities or military installations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Teamcenter or Vis Mockup preferred
• Previous experience with ground combat or military vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop auxiliary and fluid systems including fuel, hydraulic actuation, pneumatics, automatic fire suppression, camera cleaning, and LRU cooling distribution.
• Develop and integrate mechanical components and subsystems to meet vehicle requirements including human factors, safety, environmental, ballistic, and mine blast survivability.
• Perform mechanical design, analysis, and integration of components, mechanisms, mounting structures, and shock/vibration isolation systems.
• Apply mechanics of materials, material selection, welding, and fabrication principles to develop structural brackets, mounts, and mechanical assemblies.
• Create and support engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerance stacks, and engineering change documentation.
• Generate material requests and shop work requests, track parts delivery, and support build integration activities.
• Participate in vehicle integration reviews, prototype builds, and fit-checks, documenting results and recommendations.
• Support prototype, production, and sustainment vehicle programs, including troubleshooting, redesign, and technical corrective actions.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis and implement corrective design improvements.
• Develop subsystem requirements and technical solutions based on customer and program needs.
• Direct and oversee CAD modeling and drawing development.
• Present design concepts, technical findings, and program status to engineering teams, leadership, and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple vehicle programs.

Benefits

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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