Overview
Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Date Posted: Jan 16, 2026
Category: Engineering
Requisition ID: 14366
Career Level: Mid-Career
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Clearance Type: Ability to obtain security clearance
About the Role
As a member of the Advanced Product Development team, you will be part of a small yet dynamic group of engineers responsible for the development and support of innovative product development from ideation, design, development, and testing to bring new solutions to market quickly. The Advanced Product Development Specialist will lead and support the development of new products related to both defense and commercial applications with 80% of your time spent off-site at New Lab Michigan Central.
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.
What We Offer
* Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
* Competitive base pay and 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)
* Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities
* Ideate, design, develop, fabricate and test new commercial and defense products, prototypes with an eye toward launching new product lines.
* Lead team to ensure work is performed on time with high quality and within budget.
* Coordinate with program/project/IPT leadership to assign tasks within area to accomplish objectives.
* Mentor team members to establish the technical competency and domain expertise required to successfully execute project responsibilities.
* Coordinate work with partners, supply base, and commercial start-ups.
* Support program leads in achieving team commitments.
* Develop high quality, cost effective plans and execute efforts on schedule and within budget.
* Promote a team environment and facilitate intra and inter-group coordination.
* Participate in technical and program reviews.
* Create a work environment that is oriented toward fast-paced execution of fresh new ideas with energy and excitement.
* Technical management (when required) of supplier developed Hardware and services to include Request for Proposals (RFP), Statement of Works (SOW), Product Development Fabrications Specifications (PDFS), verification & qualification plans, development/hardware delivery schedules and problem resolution.
Position Requirements
* Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred).
* 5+ years of relevant military hardware product development experience is preferred; other relevant experience will be considered.
* Ability to effectively convey design options, solutions, issues and progress via formal presentations.
* Ability to apply sound Engineering Principles and Practices to management of technical issues.
* Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and engineers to achieve customer satisfaction.
* Capable of interacting in a team-based environment, working with various organizations throughout GDLS and Commercial Partners.
* Work a minimum of 80% of your time at New Lab Detroit near Michigan Central with the ability to work at GDLS Sterling Heights as needed.
* Ability and willingness to travel when required to execute job functions.
* Familiar with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
* This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible)
Company and Contact
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics and an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site-specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
EEO Statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [emailprotected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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