The Ascent Group, LLC

Armor Engineer

The Ascent Group, LLC Sterling Heights, MI

Essential Functions

Design and develop armor vehicles and armor plating (metallic/composite) for combat vehicles.

Support and participate in armor subsystem and vehicle-level integration, armor testing and verification activities.

Develop data and create design layouts, sketches, and notes necessary for design changes.

Coordinate with Materials Engineer to ensure proper materials are used.

Provide knowledge of survivability discipline; specifically related to the metals/materials used.

Ability to communicate and determine design factors such as availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, efficiency of metals or materials while maintaining government specifications and requirements.

Participate in the generation and revision of engineering drawings, reports, and procedures.

Represent the company or the Survivability team at internal meetings or meetings with subcontractors, partners, and customers.

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

Experience in the design and development of armor vehicles; and/or armor plating.

Ability to work within CAD based design systems.

Knowledge of or ability to learn model-based systems engineering techniques.

Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.

Knowledge of Military Standards.

Well-rounded engineering background with coursework in mechanical engineering, electrical, software and materials.

Education

BSc Engineering required (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Contract
  • Job function

    Engineering
  • Industries

    Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Ascent Group, LLC by 2x

See who you know

Get notified about new Engineer jobs in Sterling Heights, MI.

Sign in to create job alert

Similar Searches

Looking for a job?

Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.

View Career Advice Hub