XM30 Vehicle Test Lead

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Company: General Dynamics

Location: Sterling Heights, MI 48310

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Job Description

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
  • 401k Match (6%).
  • Educational Assistance.
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role
  • Develop test plans for system level testing on XM30 program
  • Develop test reports for system level testing on XM30 program
  • Create and maintain test schedules and resources for system level testing on XM30 program
  • Provide high level estimates for labor hours and material dollars related to system level testing
  • Develop instrumentation plans for XM30 program
  • Coordinate with lab technicians and other subject matter experts as required
  • Coordinate with field engineering representatives as required
  • Prepare weekly status reports for management and project leadership
  • Communicate program issues, needs, and updates with management, project leadership and GDLS leadership
  • Lead daily test calls for XM30 program
  • Ability to lead a small team and provide clear direction to support personnel
  • Execute significantly complex vehicle testing on multiple vehicles at the same time.
  • Good knowledge of private test sites - ARES, NATC, KRC, TRC, Holly Oaks, etc.
  • Good knowledge of USG test sites - APG, YPG, EPG, RTC, Grayling, WSMR, etc.
  • Create scope of work documents for suppliers and other GDLS related test activities
  • Good knowledge of various test equipment, test methods, and procedures identified in MIL-STD-810, APTD-2404, ATPD-2167, TOPs, ITOPs


Qualifications Sought

  • Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or other technical degrees
  • Personal computer skills: MS Office Suite, Creo, Teamcenter, Internal company databases and programs
  • Occasional travel required to various test sites
  • Great writing and communication skills
  • Strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Extended hours and weekends required on occasion
  • Good leadership skills.


Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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