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General Dynamics Land Systems Sights and ElectroOptical Sensors Electrical Engi in Sterling Heights, Michigan
About the Role: This role is responsible for designing and building of Electrical components/LRUs/ subsystems for our platform of military vehicles. 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. Hybrid/Onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100% What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience 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.) On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track About the Role: This role is responsible for designing and building of Optical Systems for our platform of military vehicles. .Hybrid/Onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%. Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: Support concept to production including architecture analysis, trade studies, requirements analysis, engineering reviews, design, test, and qualification. Component selection, procurement, and oversight of hardware build. Create optics specifications and test plans. Review hardware and software requirement documents and test plans. Design, develop, and test optical components and subsystems in support of integration of thermal imaging sensors, color and monochrome high-resolution cameras, lasers, radar, direct view optics, and stabilized control systems. Support the integration & testing of sights and electro-optical sensors on the various vehicle platforms. Work with other members of the engineering staff to ensure the product meets its requirements. Prepare and present written reports, status reports, and presentations as necessary. Provide technical support and communication to the program office customers, and other departments. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Sought: Bachelor's degree in physics, Optics, or Electro-Optical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. Fewer years required with an advanced degree. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Experience with Microsoft Office. Experience with Optical System Design. Experience with physical and geometrical optics. Basic Optics Laboratory skills including precise alignment and calibration procedures. Experience with CAD tools such as CREO/Pro-E is preferred. Optical design and analysis utilizing standard optical tools such as Zemax, Night Vision Integrated Performance Model (NV-IPM) is preferred. Experience with analog and digital video (RS-170, HD_SDI, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, 3G SDI, 6G SDI) is preferred. Experience with video distribution techniques is preferred. Familiarity with Military Standards and test requirements