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Associate Survivability Materials Engineer 

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Category Engineering  
About the Organization Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.
 
Description

We At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

Job Summary:

Rheinmetall Survivability Engineers focus on integrating subsystems and implementing features that protect combat vehicle crews. Technologies such as armor, anti-missile systems, anti-drone systems, IED protective features, chemical weapons filtration/sealing and fire extinguishing all contribute to keeping personnel safe in a combat environment.

A primary role for this position focuses on materials selection and development for combat vehicle armor and structure. Using their materials background, the engineer will learn the behavior of armor and base materials against ballistic penetration from kinetic energy and chemical energy threats. This position will be the primary liaison between Rheinmetall and armor/material suppliers to ensure solutions meet the right combination of performance, cost and weight.

We are looking for an Associate Survivability Material Engineer to work for our Sterling Heights, MI office. If you have at least 0-2 years of experience in Materials or Chemical Engineering, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

 

 
Division American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC  
Location Sterling Heights  
Position Requirements

Essential Functions:

  • Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
  • Gain detailed knowledge of survivability and lethality disciplines including armor, active protection systems, IED blast mitigation, chemical weapons protection, fire prevention/extinguishing and weapons terminal effects.
  • Learn other vehicle technologies (mobility, lethality, crew station, etc.) and their contribution to survivability via internal resources, vendor/partner interactions and internet.
  • Accurately report work scope and hours to Survivability lead and engineering leaderships
  • Review Technical Documents and Safety Statements according to law and/or contractual conditions.
  • Participate and contribute system levels trade studies and analysis to determine a balanced system design
  • Support and participate in subsystem and vehicle-level integration, testing and verification activities
  • Represent the company or the Survivability team at internal meetings or meetings with subcontractors, partners and customers. The role eventually lead so being our company’s primary interface to some of these entities.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
  • Undertake other duties as determined by the Engineering Director, Survivability Manager or their delegates.

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

  • Interest in the domain of vehicle survivability technologies and equipment
  • Materials engineering or chemical engineering background
  • Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently.
  • Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders in meeting environments
  • Has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to SECRET
  • Well-rounded engineering background with coursework in mechanical engineering, electrical, software and materials

Education:

  • BSc Engineering required (e.g. Materials or Chemical Engineering)

Experience:

  • 0-2 Years of experience in Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to manipulate or create components in 3D modelling software (CREO, etc.)
  • Military experience
  • Has the ability to obtain US Defense clearance up to TOP SECRET
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering and related Standards/ Processes
  • Interest and experience in
  • Military history/technology
  • Firearms and related optics
  • Videogames (real time strategy, 1st person shooter or RPG) interest and experience
  • 3D printing, welding, wood shop, metal shop or other fabrication technologies
  • Background Prerequisites:
  • Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
  • All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

  • For physical requirements, continuously sitting
  • Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
 
Benefits Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program  
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