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General Dynamics Land Systems Advanced Controls Specialist in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development and integration of embedded software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.The Advanced Capabilities Development team is part of the Advanced Products & Technologies (APT) group at GDLS.  Our mission is to investigate, develop, and demonstrate advanced capabilities for the next generation of vehicle platforms. The team works as part of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key vehicle electronics and software products with the goal of integrating and testing them at the subsystem and vehicle level.

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 or onsite: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires on-site presence up to 100% What We Offer: If you are just starting your career or 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 (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.) Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track. Responsibilities to Anticipate: Lead requirements development, design and development efforts regarding a mix of advanced capabilities, including but not limited to: Controller Development Subsystem Control Requirements Advanced Algorithm Design Work with vendors/partners to integrate functionality of their systems/subsystems seemingly onto GDLS platforms. Understanding of feature/systems requirements and the ability to translate the requirements into validation test procedures and use cases. Provide direction for team members including technology roadmaps and mentorship. Generate documentation, software code and other artifacts for technology transfer to production programs. Participate in internal and customer demonstrations. Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system. Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects. Conduct research and evaluation of emerging techniques regarding software architectures, methodologies, and integration strategies Position Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Controls or related technical field A minimum of 5 years of related experience Strong background in modeling and simulation Strong background in model generated coding applications, i.e. Matlab/Simulink Be comfortable supporting integration issues in a lab and on a vehicle. Highly motivated performer Works well in team and individually. Be goal oriented and keep the team focused to task. Be able to multi-task on simultaneous development proj

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