At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Job Summary:

Rheinmetall Survivability Engineers are focused on protecting military vehicles occupants and equipment. The safety and survivability of personnel in the vehicle is our number one consideration in vehicle development. Confidence in the safety, survivability and functionality of their vehicle allows Soldiers and Marines to complete their mission duties and make it home safely.

Survivability Engineers are responsible for the development and integration of key technologies to include: metallic/composite armor and structures, advanced electro-optic and radar sensors, high powered computing assets, chemical weapon protective equipment and pyrotechnic countermeasure systems. A survivability engineer must use elements of their multi-domain engineering background to understand individual vehicle systems and their interactions with other systems.

You will be ARV’s ambassador to government counterparts and agencies. Survivability engineers will manage various subcontracts, which will include managing the cost and schedules of their activities and hosting meetings. You will also support integration and test activities for these subsystems as vehicle development progresses.

We are looking for a Survivability Engineer to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 5 years of engineering experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industry, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and prepare system and subsystem performance analysis related to Survivability systems including as a minimum vehicle requirements tractability and performance predictions.
• Prepare and present design development status to management and customers
• Lead trade studies and analysis to determine a balanced system design
• Support subsystem and vehicle-level integration, testing and verification activities
• Lead the Survivability team at internal meetings or meetings with subcontractors, partners and customers.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, Survivability manager or their delegates.
• Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Baseline knowledge of the disciplines within system survivability including armor, active protection, signature management and/or CBRNE systems.
• Interest in the domain of vehicle or personnel survivability technologies and equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and vehicle principles.
• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations.
• Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and related Standards/Processes
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
• High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing “analysis” with “doing”. Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.
• Experience with CAx (i.e. UG Nx, Solid Works, CATIA, pro E) software.
• Has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to SECRET

Education:

• BSc Engineering (mechanical, materials, systems, electrical)

Experience:

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the defense, aerospace, or automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc Engineering desired (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Management)
• Military experience
• Military history/technology and firearms interest and experience
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC.
• Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and/or corporate environment.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Physical requirements, continuously sitting and occasionally going into and onto vehicles to inspect and/or install components
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

 

Custom Fields

Benefits: Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.Pay Transparency This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

#IND-R