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Survivability Armor Engineer
Troy, MI US
Job Description
Job Title: Survivability Armor Engineer
Location: Troy, MI
Salary Range: $100, 000–$125, 000
Role Overview: The Survivability Armor Engineer will focus on designing and developing armor systems for combat vehicles, including metallic and composite armor plating. This role supports integration, testing, and verification activities to ensure crew safety and compliance with government standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop vehicle armor systems and plating.
- Integrate armor subsystems and participate in testing.
- Coordinate with Materials Engineers on proper material usage.
- Create and revise engineering drawings, reports, and procedures.
- Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders.
- Travel up to 25%, including occasional trips to Europe.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, or related field).
- Experience: 5+ years in armor vehicle or plating design.
- Skills:
- CAD proficiency.
- Familiarity with military standards and DoD processes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Hands-on knowledge of vehicle survivability technologies.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Defense clearance (SECRET).
- Master’s degree in Engineering.
- Military experience.
- Experience with 3D modeling software (e.G., CREO).
- Understanding of systems engineering standards.
- Primarily office-based with some fieldwork.
- May require overtime and proximity to others in workspace.
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, education reimbursement, and more.
Join us in creating the next generation of defense technology. Apply now!
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
Chris Ingersoll
Technical Recruiter
With over two decades dedicated to talent recruitment and staffing management within dynamic agency settings, Chris possesses extensive experience across diverse industries. Throughout her career, her primary focus has always been on prioritizing the delivery of high-quality staffing solutions.
Chris consistently strives to match the right talent with the right opportunities, ensuring that both clients and candidates benefit from a seamless and mutually rewarding experience. This commitment to excellence has been the cornerstone of her approach in facilitating successful placements and fostering long-term professional relationships.
Chris's journey has sharpened her ability to handle intricate staffing needs while nurturing strong connections with clients and candidates. As always, she is committed to offering tailored solutions that contribute to organizational growth.