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Chief Engineer Robotic Platform
Job Location:
Job Location:
Auburn Hills, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
The Sustainment Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall technical (performance and schedule) execution of the Sustainment Medium Robotic Platform Program. This position works closely with the Program Manager to define the product strategy roadmap and vision to ensure the product offering is delivered within program and unit cost requirements as well as schedule constraints.
Essential Functions:
- Guiding and directing all engineering teams (e.g. hardware software systems specialties) to achieve program and technical success
- Provide technical leadership in architecture definition and trades requirements analysis CONOPs interface definition hardware and software design procurement integration validation and verification
- Provide engineering authority to all decisions impacting product integrity system performance and system functionality
- Creating technical presentations to both internal and external customers
- Communicating status results and recovery plans (if needed) to senior and executive management
- Developing and maintaining customer relationships
- Partner with the Program Manager to ensure flawless program execution
- Partner with IPTs to establish and report engineering metrics/TPMs and provide engineering-approved inputs for EACs and/or proposals as needed
- Partner with leadership at all levels and centers to ensure appropriate staffing
- Support new business development efforts through leading and writing proposals
- Undertake other duties as determined by the VP Engineering New Product Development
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)
- Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
- Open architecture software development or implementation
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Applied working knowledge with a proven track record of delivery from concept to series production
- Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily. Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. Superior consultation diplomacy influencing and negotiating skills is required. Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
- Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
- Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful diplomatic and work with integrity honesty and respect for others.
Education & Experience
- BSc in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Systems)
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks physical and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Systems) desired
- Active Secret Clearance desired
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Travel up to 20%
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.Required Experience:
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About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
