Principal Engineer - Electrical - UGV

AM General • Auburn Hills, MI

36d • Hybrid

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

• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in electrical or electronics engineering
• 5 + years’ experience in an engineering environment on total vehicle or component design
• Strong Electrical Architecture experience, including electrical load analysis, harness design, and electrical component integration
• Project Management, experience controlling cost, schedule, and performance
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Complete component level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly informed on progress and issues encountered
• Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor
• Support quality and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) related activities as requested
• Ability to understand and review AMG drawing standards
• Expertise in harness design tools such a Creo Cad
• Familiarity with requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• Experience with C4ISR systems on military vehicles
• Responsible for all development of technical products, joint studies of problems and solutions and programmatic recommendations
• Responsible for ensuring the C4ISR components and systems meet the vehicle specifications requirements
• Review work Item Packages to be implemented during post-delivery for identified and legacy deficiencies that require a Government assessment or resolution
• Provide review of administrative package redlines for accuracy to support configuration control processes and provide comments to the Government
• Develops presentations and technical summaries to address technical issues to support quarter program reviews and other technical meetings
• Perform site visits to prepare for and support trials through familiarization of systems and inspection of associated C4ISR systems and equipment
• Meeting with customers to discuss and define technical and operational requirements
• Working with technical staff and project managers to develop solution concepts, architectures, briefings, and cost estimates
• Applying systems engineering processes and principles to develop, analyze, design, test, and verify solutions
• Leading design teams to develop requirements documents, technical data packages, and test plans and procedures
• Working with manufacturing teams to integrate, test, and deliver prototype and production systems
• Developing feasibility studies, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of decision making
• Collaborating with support contractors, Government civilians, and members of the U.S. military
• Support the integration of the Textron exportable power kit, vehicle‑mounted crane, and new control panel systems
• Responsibilities include electrical panel design for common interfaces with modular add‑ons such as the Kratos enclosure, weapon systems, updated headlamp assemblies, CRDi engine harnesses, sensors, and other electrical interfaces
• Lead the integration of the e‑brake electrical framework and emergency brake integration

What This Job Offers

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