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Associate Systems Engineer (Entry Level)

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k), remote work
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025
About the Role The System Associate Engineer position focuses on the development and integration of advanced vehicle electronics technologies. The scope of responsibilities includes Model Based System Engineering, requirements decomposition, Software Requirements Specification writing, control system modeling vehicle schematics maturations and integration and testing. 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% although some remote work may be available each week. 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 rewarding work environment Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track Specific tasks include but are not limited to: - Understanding and development of systems and subsystem level requirements - Ability to accurately capture and review electrical schematics at aSystem/Subsystem level - Understanding and development of vehicle and subsystem-level integration and test plan - Integration of electrical / electronic components into existing vehicle architectures - Trouble shooting of link-based (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, etc...) electricalsystems - Development of link-based (CAN) diagnostics Position Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software, or related engineering field. (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.) - Entry Level College graduate in Engineering sought - Minimum of 0-3 years of applicable experience, fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree. - Broad based knowledge of electrical systems, system/subsystem, H/W, & S/W requirements. - Proven and demonstrated experience with integration of electrical / electronic components and associated software/hardware Exposure to in the classroom or experience with the following is sought: - Experience with network-based vehicle architectures - Experience trouble shooting electrical systems required - Experience with link-based (e.g., CAN) diagnostic systems - Experience with J1939 CAN protocol - Experience with lab and vehicle-based electronics and software testing *This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)* No sponsorship available GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.