Defense Engineer
Milford, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Milford, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Milford, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Warren, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Warren, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
Posted today
Warren, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Warren, MI · On-site
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here. You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter. Your experience ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
The Engineering Manager -- Electrification helps to establish and lead ND Defense's high voltage electrification engineering team, driving the design, development, integration, and validation of ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
The Engineering Manager -- Electrification helps to establish and lead ND Defense's high voltage electrification engineering team, driving the design, development, integration, and validation of ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
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Troy, MI · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
The Engineering Manager -- Electrification helps to establish and lead ND Defense's high voltage electrification engineering team, driving the design, development, integration, and validation of ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
The Engineering Manager -- Electrification helps to establish and lead ND Defense's high voltage electrification engineering team, driving the design, development, integration, and validation of ...
$109K - $110K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
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$109K - $110K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
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Troy, MI · On-site
$108K - $109K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
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Troy, MI · On-site
$108K - $109K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$108K - $109K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$108K - $109K/yr
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a ... The Senior Defense Program Manager is responsible for leading larger and more complex technical ...
Troy, MI · On-site
$69K - $89K/yr
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Engineer Location: Troy, MI (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 5-15 Years Work Authorization: Only USC, Green Card (GC), or GC-EAD candidates.
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Troy, MI · On-site
$69K - $89K/yr
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Engineer Location: Troy, MI (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 5-15 Years Work Authorization: Only USC, Green Card (GC), or GC-EAD candidates.
Mentor engineers on safe design, defensive programming, and failure handling practices Core Capabilities * Writes production-quality code with strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript
Mentor engineers on safe design, defensive programming, and failure handling practices Core Capabilities * Writes production-quality code with strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript
$15.75 - $20.50/hr
This position is intended to provide meaningful exposure to a professional aerospace and defense engineering environment while maintaining appropriate supervision and work scope for an intern. The ...
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$15.75 - $20.50/hr
This position is intended to provide meaningful exposure to a professional aerospace and defense engineering environment while maintaining appropriate supervision and work scope for an intern. The ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$35 - $45/hr
This individual acts as the direct link between ND Defense engineering and the end user, providing hands-on maintenance support, troubleshooting, operator training, and real-time feedback to drive ...
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Madison Heights, MI · On-site
$35 - $45/hr
This individual acts as the direct link between ND Defense engineering and the end user, providing hands-on maintenance support, troubleshooting, operator training, and real-time feedback to drive ...
GM Defense IT is seeking an IT System Engineer to support systems engineering activities across secure and regulated environments. This role will contribute to structure, repeatability, and ...
GM Defense IT is seeking an IT System Engineer to support systems engineering activities across secure and regulated environments. This role will contribute to structure, repeatability, and ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
By leveraging GM's advanced commercial vehicle platforms, engineering expertise, and large-scale manufacturing, GM Defense rapidly adapts proven technologies into military-grade, mission-ready ...
The Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) who wants to apply their design, manufacturing, and project management expertise in a strategic role on an Integrated Manufacturing Process and Product ...
The Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) who wants to apply their design, manufacturing, and project management expertise in a strategic role on an Integrated Manufacturing Process and Product ...
Milford, MI · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
GM Defense is looking for a Lead Development Engineer that is interested in creating the future of GM Defense-related vehicles. The GM Defense Performance Team is a dynamic, fast paced environment ...
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Milford, MI · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
GM Defense is looking for a Lead Development Engineer that is interested in creating the future of GM Defense-related vehicles. The GM Defense Performance Team is a dynamic, fast paced environment ...
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Milford, MI · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
GM Defense is looking for a Lead Development Engineer that is interested in creating the future of GM Defense-related vehicles. The GM Defense Performance Team is a dynamic, fast paced environment ...
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Milford, MI · On-site
$90K - $118K/yr
GM Defense is looking for a Lead Development Engineer that is interested in creating the future of GM Defense-related vehicles. The GM Defense Performance Team is a dynamic, fast paced environment ...
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| Aspect | Defense Engineer | Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Engineering, Security Clearances often preferred | Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Systems or related fields |
| Work Environment | Defense contractors, government agencies, military projects | Various industries including aerospace, IT, manufacturing |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Primarily defense and military sectors | Broad industry use, including defense, tech, and aerospace |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for technical and security aspects | Compared for project management and system integration skills |
Defense Engineers focus on designing and developing military and defense systems, often requiring security clearances and working within defense sectors. Systems Engineers have a broader role in integrating complex systems across various industries, including defense, but with less emphasis on security clearances. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in industry focus and project scope.
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Job Description
Calling All Defense Engineers: Your Next Mission Starts Here.You've spent your career solving tough problems, supporting critical missions, and developing technologies that matter.Your experience has value.Your expertise has impact.Your defense expertise can make an impact here.At GM Defense, we're combining the speed, innovation, and scale of General Motors with a growing portfolio of defense solutions designed to support the U.S. military and allied forces around the world. As we continue to expand, we're looking for talented defense engineers who understand the unique requirements of military platforms, survivability, integration, systems engineering, vehicle development, and mission-critical performance.
We are seeking Engineering professionals with a background in:
Why GM Defense?
Locations:
Positions are available in both Warren and Milford, Michigan
Qualifications Needed:
This is more than a job- It's an opportunity to help build solutions that support those who serve. Join GM Defense and help engineer what's next.
Ready for your next mission? Apply today. If your experience aligns with one of our current opportunities, a member of the GM Defense Talent Acquisition team will personally reach out to discuss your background, career interests, and potential opportunities to join our growing organization. We can't wait to hear from you!
Interested in learning more about GM Defense? Check out our website https://www.gmdefensellc.com/site/us/en/gm-defense/home.html
Stay connected with GM Defense. Follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest news and receive updates on new career opportunities. Your next mission may be closer than you think. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gmdefense/
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Detroit, MI, US
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