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Position Title: Harness Electrical Engineer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 15631744

Date Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Description: INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), 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.

Primary Tasks:

• Leading the development and documentation of component and subsystem requirements for the electrical harness system. Designing electrical wiring harness BOM to include component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, cables, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
• Developing harness components to meet key performance and timing targets by working collaboratively with Product Engineering, EMC, Systems Engineering, Packaging Analysis, Design Services, Planning, and Program teams.
• Determining harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses
• Designing to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence and exposure to harsh chemicals
• Creating and designing drawings for harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, working specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology
• Working with designers and physical architects to route harnesses (moved to primary task, removed and changed some text here to try to reduce number of CAD designers applying)
• Coordinating the harness design execution to support multiple products. This includes harness schematic maturity, harness routings, harness drawings, harness installations, harness interconnects, and harness electrical wiring diagrams.
• Tracking of harness design progress and presenting to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the harness design and interfaces are defined and designed in adherence to engineering standard work for the purpose of on-time high quality delivery.
• Leading and supporting continuous process improvement, best practices, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical leadership ensuring issue resolution and appropriate technical direction for artifacts of responsibility.
• Training, coaching, mentoring other team members in areas of strong competency.
• Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.

Additional Tasks:

• Verifying circuit breaker setting, contact size, and connections to meet power requirements
• Working with digital systems to process changes, redline drawings, identify root causes, and develop preventative measures
• Supporting build of vehicles for wiring support
• Supporting build of prototype and production builds of harnesses
• Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of related experience
• Ability to balance cost/schedule/technical priorities.
• Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio desirable.
• Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.

IMPACT TOTAL REWARDS - BENEFITS OVERVIEW

GDLS offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package that enables its people to make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. Beginning on day one, employees are eligible for the following:

Health Benefits: Various coverage options including medical, dental and vision, HSA, FSA and Income Protection plans.

Wellbeing Benefits: On-site health coaches, free fitness center, exercise plans/classes, walking track, healthy partner resources, onsite cafeteria, and Starbucks.

401K Retirement Savings: Company match up to 6% - NO vestment period.

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive base salary, performance incentive program, spontaneous recognition award program and career progression opportunities.

Flexible Work Schedule: Flextime and remote work opportunities including 9/80 work schedule - every other Friday off!

Paid Time Off: Vacation entitlement, personal time and holidays including a holiday shutdown.

Tuition Assistance: Up to $10k annual tuition reimbursement.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Self-initiated, organized groups consisting of colleagues with shared interests and experiences.

Global Opportunities: International assignments, career progression programs and global careers

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of 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 also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
INTRODUCTION

General Dynamics is a global Fortune 100 company, proudly serving the aerospace and defense industry for over 70 years. General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), 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.

Primary Tasks:

• Leading the development and documentation of component and subsystem requirements for the electrical harness system. Designing electrical wiring harness BOM to include component selection for connectors, backshells, sleeving, cables, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions, etc.
• Developing harness components to meet key performance and timing targets by working collaboratively with Product Engineering, EMC, Systems Engineering, Packaging Analysis, Design Services, Planning, and Program teams.
• Determining harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses
• Designing to environmental requirements for temperature, shock, vibration, submergence and exposure to harsh chemicals
• Creating and designing drawings for harnesses in Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, working specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology
• Working with designers and physical architects to route harnesses (moved to primary task, removed and changed some text here to try to reduce number of CAD designers applying)
• Coordinating the harness design execution to support multiple products. This includes harness schematic maturity, harness routings, harness drawings, harness installations, harness interconnects, and harness electrical wiring diagrams.
• Tracking of harness design progress and presenting to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the harness design and interfaces are defined and designed in adherence to engineering standard work for the purpose of on-time high quality delivery.
• Leading and supporting continuous process improvement, best practices, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical leadership ensuring issue resolution and appropriate technical direction for artifacts of responsibility.
• Training, coaching, mentoring other team members in areas of strong competency.
• Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect.

Additional Tasks:

• Verifying circuit breaker setting, contact size, and connections to meet power requirements
• Working with digital systems to process changes, redline drawings, identify root causes, and develop preventative measures
• Supporting build of vehicles for wiring support
• Supporting build of prototype and production builds of harnesses
• Working with systems engineers to define whole vehicle pin-level interconnect

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of related experience
• Ability to balance cost/schedule/technical priorities.
• Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio desirable.
• Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) (aka Mentor Graphics) software, specifically in Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.

IMPACT TOTAL REWARDS - BENEFITS OVERVIEW

GDLS offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package that enables its people to make a positive impact on their lives and the lives of others. Beginning on day one, employees are eligible for the following:

Health Benefits: Various coverage options including medical, dental and vision, HSA, FSA and Income Protection plans.

Wellbeing Benefits: On-site health coaches, free fitness center, exercise plans/classes, walking track, healthy partner resources, onsite cafeteria, and Starbucks.

401K Retirement Savings: Company match up to 6% - NO vestment period.

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive base salary, performance incentive program, spontaneous recognition award program and career progression opportunities.

Flexible Work Schedule: Flextime and remote work opportunities including 9/80 work schedule - every other Friday off!

Paid Time Off: Vacation entitlement, personal time and holidays including a holiday shutdown.

Tuition Assistance: Up to $10k annual tuition reimbursement.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Self-initiated, organized groups consisting of colleagues with shared interests and experiences.

Global Opportunities: International assignments, career progression programs and global careers

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of 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 also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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