Fluid Systems Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Sterling Heights, MI

13d•$56 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
10+ years of experience in mechanical/fluid systems, preferably in defense or automotive sectors
Demonstrated leadership in technical team oversight or project engineering
Expertise in fluid system architecture, schematic design, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling tools, preferably NX and/or Creo
Familiarity with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup or similar PLM systems
Experience with ground combat vehicles or similar high-reliability, mission-critical platforms
Understanding of fabrication, welding, and shock/vibration system integration
Ability to manage subsystem/component-level requirements and deliver designs that meet customer contracts
Ability to climb on/off and work within military vehicle platforms; must pass Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR)
Occasional evening/weekend overtime as needed
Up to 10% travel to support testing, builds, or customer locations
This is a 100% on-site position due to the hands-on nature of the work

Responsibilities

Design and integrate fluid-based subsystems (e.g., hydraulic actuation, pneumatics, fuel systems, fire suppression, cooling distribution, winch/fairlead systems).
Translate vehicle-level performance requirements into subsystem/component designs aligned with safety, environmental, ballistic, and blast constraints.
Decompose requirements, conduct design analysis, and release components, mechanisms, and shock attenuation systems.
Perform material selection, weld design, mounting provisions, and mechanical analysis using industry tools.
Support drawing reviews, tolerance stack-ups, and source data for engineering changes.
Write material and shop work requests, track hardware deliveries, and support integration reviews and prototype builds.
Lead and mentor engineers, standardize design approaches, conduct peer reviews, and represent the team to customers and leadership.
Perform failure analysis, troubleshoot, and redesign components as needed.
Interface with cross-functional teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to meet program goals.
Present technical updates and risk assessments clearly to program management.