**Structures Engineer**

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is a $4 Billion business unit of General Dynamics Corporation and has a 65 year defense heritage of providing high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its allies. Land Systems has the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 8,400 employees who are dedicated to making the company the world's preferred supplier of a full spectrum of land and amphibious weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer and the nation that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side. Description of Work: -Assist lead engineers on the design of structures and appendages for various military vehicle platforms -Interface with integrated product teams as required during the design process -Assist drafting layout designers and detailers to develop a detailed technical data package -Assist lead engineers on the problem resolution of field, logistic and manufacturing issues -Prepare engineering rework instructions for field retrofit -Work with the prototype shop on the fabrication and validation of prototype structures and appendages -Develop engineering design concepts via PRO:E software and coordinate related stress analysis verification -Develop preliminary FEA models and run optimization studies -Present design concepts and program status to the customer and IPT members -Provide status to functional and program management an assigned tasks as requiredJob Requirements: -Background in PRO:E, Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning, Microsoft Office Applications, Stress Analysis methods should be required -Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and meet ASR requirements to work inside of military vehicles -Occasional travel and overtime required -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required -Familiarization with ISO and CMMIRequired Education: BSSubmit Your Resume Online NowGeneral Dynamics Land Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title:   **Structures Engineer** Location:   Detroit Job Category:   Engineering Requisition Number:   STR-LF-08-6938 Career Level:   Experienced (Non-Manager)