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About this Defense Engineer role at General Motors

General Motors · Onsite · Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here.

You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter.

Your experience has value.

Your expertise has impact.

Your defense expertise can make an impact here.

At GM Defense, we're combining the speed, innovation, and scale of General Motors with a growing portfolio of defense solutions designed to support the U.S. military and allied forces around the world. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented defense engineers who understand the unique requirements of military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission-critical performance.

We are seeking Engineering professionals with a background in:

  • Systems Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Performance Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Product Development
  • Test & Validation
  • Reliability & Safety
  • Designers
  • Survivability & Armor Engineering
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Design & Release Engineering

Why GM Defense?

  • Work on cutting-edge defense technologies and tactical vehicle solutions
  • Help bridge commercial innovation with military capability
  • Join a team that's rapidly growing and winning new opportunities
  • Influence programs from concept through deployment
  • Be part of a company backed by the strength, resources, and engineering excellence of General Motors

Locations:

Positions are available in both Warren and Milford, Michigan

Qualifications Needed:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related
  • At minimum, 2 years of engineering experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, or government programs.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions.
  • Proven experience designing, developing, integrating, validating, supporting, or testing defense-related systems, vehicles, platforms, sensors, communications equipment, autonomous technologies, or mission-critical hardware/software solutions.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

This is more than a job-  It's an opportunity to help build solutions that support those who serve. Join GM Defense and help engineer what's next.

Ready for your next mission? Apply today. If your experience aligns with one of our current opportunities, a member of the GM Defense Talent Acquisition team will personally reach out to discuss your background, career interests, and potential opportunities to join our growing organization. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Interested in learning more about GM Defense? Check out our website  https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home.html

Stay connected with GM Defense. Follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest news and receive updates on new career opportunities. Your next mission may be closer than you think. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmdefense/

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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