Defense Engineer

General Motors

Defense Engineer developing military platforms, tactical vehicles, and mission-critical systems at GM Defense. Applying engineering expertise from concept through deployment for U.S.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defense engineering, focusing on the design, development, integration, and testing of military platforms and systems. Capable of analyzing complex technical problems and delivering innovative solutions within defense-related programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Defense Engineering ExpertiseSystems EngineeringVehicle DevelopmentMission-Critical Hardware/Software SolutionsU.S. Person Status

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Hard Skills

EngineeringSystems IntegrationTechnical Problem AnalysisDefense-Related Systems DesignAutonomous Technologies

Industry Keywords

Military PlatformsAerospace ProgramsExport Control RestrictionsTactical Vehicle SolutionsCommercial Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply defense engineering expertise to GM Defense programs
Support military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission-critical performance
Work on cutting-edge defense technologies and tactical vehicle solutions
Bridge commercial innovation with military capability
Influence programs from concept through deployment
Design, develop, integrate, validate, support, and test defense-related systems and technologies
Collaborate with GM Defense Talent Acquisition regarding background, career interests, and potential opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field
Minimum 2 years of engineering experience supporting defense, military, aerospace, or government programs
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative engineering solutions
Experience designing, developing, integrating, validating, supporting, or testing defense-related systems, vehicles, platforms, sensors, communications equipment, autonomous technologies, or mission-critical hardware/software solutions
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Subject to export control restrictions
Expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and home
Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities