Lead Principal Engineer- Robotics & Software

AM General • Auburn Hills, MI

9h

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence

Requirements

• Must be experienced in vehicle-wide electrical and electronic architecture
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software Engineering required- Masters preferred.
• Relevant experience range is 5-7+ years with 2-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in power management, energy budgeting, and consumption analysis
• Skilled in electrical design and integration for robotic arm systems
• Strong knowledge of harness design and sensor integration
• Experienced in HMI, remote-control, and vehicle system integration
• Proficient in electrical BOM tracking and part release processes
• Must demonstrate manufacturing- and service-friendly design practices
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, redundancy, and compliance
• Must be able to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional team

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred.
• Relevant experience range is 5-7+ years with 2-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end electrical architecture, including power distribution, compute platforms, networking, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
• Lead integration strategy for sensors, computing units, actuators, and communication systems.
• Establish electrical safety, reliability, and functional safety concepts in partnership with software and safety teams.
• Set standards for schematics, harnessing, grounding, EMC/EMI compliance, and electrical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership in supplier selection, design reviews, and make/buy decisions.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical tradeoffs affecting cost, performance, and scalability.
• Support vehicle testing, durability testing, subsystem testing.
• Follow/comply with the AMG Production System Process Cycle

What This Job Offers

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