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Fluid Systems Engineer
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $52.70 –$60.03/hr
Workplace: Onsite (Hybrid not available due to program requirements)
About the Role
This contractor role supports Staff Mechanical Engineering leadership with a primary focus on fluid and distributed systems for ground combat vehicles. The engineer will provide technical oversight across hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, cooling, fire suppression, and auxiliary vehicle systems while contributing to design execution, mentoring, standardization, and cross-functional coordination.
This position plays a key role in solving complex mechanical and fluid system challenges while interfacing with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to meet performance, safety, and contract requirements.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
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Design and release vehicle subsystems and components to meet performance, safety, environmental, ballistic, and mine blast requirements
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Lead requirement decomposition, design, integration, analysis, and release of fluid and mechanical systems
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Develop and support hydraulic actuation, pneumatic systems, fuel systems, fire suppression, cooling distribution, winch, fairlead, and auxiliary vehicle systems
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Apply mechanics of materials, welding, fabrication, and material selection principles
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Perform design analysis, tolerance stack-ups, drawing markups, and generate engineering change source data
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Support prototype builds, production vehicles, integration reviews, fit checks, and sustainment activities
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Write material requests, shop work requests, technical reports, and corrective action documentation
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Conduct failure analysis and lead troubleshooting and redesign efforts
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Manage cross-functional engineering tasks and support multiple vehicle programs
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Present design concepts, technical risks, program status, and issues to engineering leadership and program management
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Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to translate vehicle needs into subsystem and component requirements
Qualifications Sought
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
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10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
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Strong background in fluid systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, fuel, or suppression systems)
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Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and complex engineering tasks
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Proficiency with NX and/or Creo for 3D modeling and design
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Experience with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup preferred
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Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
Additional Information / Desired Experience
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Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance required
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Prior experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs strongly preferred
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Demonstrated experience developing fluid system architectures, schematics, analytical models, and troubleshooting solutions
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Ability to work in and around military vehicles and pass ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirement) testing
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Willingness to support occasional evening/weekend work and travel up to 10%
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Strong organizational skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Why Join CPI
CPI partners with leading defense and aerospace programs to place engineers into long-term, high-impact roles supporting mission-critical systems. We offer competitive pay, program stability, direct engagement with engineering leadership, and transparent communication throughout your assignment. CPI engineers are trusted contributors embedded on programs that directly support the warfighter and national security.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.