Principle Engineer - Electrical

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete component level design tasks while keeping supervisor regularly informed on progress and issues encountered
• Ensure all designs are peer reviewed by technical lead or assigned mentor
• Support quality and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) related activities as requested
• Ability to understand and review AMG drawing standards
• Expertise in harness design tools such a Creo Cad
• Familiarity with requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• Experience with C4ISR systems on military vehicles
• Responsible for all development of technical products, joint studies of problems and solutions and programmatic recommendations
• Responsible for ensuring the C4ISR components and systems meet the vehicle specifications requirements
• Review work Item Packages to be implemented during post-delivery for identified and legacy deficiencies that require a Government assessment or resolution
• Provide review of administrative package redlines for accuracy to support configuration control processes and provide comments to the Government
• Develops presentations and technical summaries to address technical issues to support quarter program reviews and other technical meetings
• Perform site visits to prepare for and support trials through familiarization of systems and inspection of associated C4ISR systems and equipment
• Meeting with customers to discuss and define technical and operational requirements
• Working with technical staff and project managers to develop solution concepts, architectures, briefings, and cost estimates
• Applying systems engineering processes and principles to develop, analyze, design, test, and verify solutions
• Leading design teams to develop requirements documents, technical data packages, and test plans and procedures
• Working with manufacturing teams to integrate, test, and deliver prototype and production systems
• Developing feasibility studies, plans, papers, and other documentation in support of decision making
• Collaborating with support contractors, Government civilians, and members of the U.S. military

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in electrical or electronics engineering
• 5 + years’ experience in an engineering environment on total vehicle or component design
• Knowledge in military body, kits, interior integration, and development
• Project Management, experience controlling cost, schedule, and performance
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required