Senior Defense Product Integration Engineer

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Leads transmission integration development and validation for defense powertrains and vehicles. Develops performance predictions, calibrations, test plans, validation activities, and technical data packages. Investigates fielded product issues, analyzes data, recommends solutions, and collaborates with internal teams, customers, and OEMs. The role also manages project plans, installation reviews, product evaluations, risk analysis, and on-time program delivery, with travel of up to 25% in office and manufacturing environments.
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JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.
What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

As a key member of the Defense Product Integration Engineering team, you will focus on planning and execution of cross-drive transmission integration development and validation into powerpacks and vehicles. You will be the subject matter expert in performance, integration and optimization of the transmission in the powertrain system. Ensuring optimized transmission integration and electronic controls are implemented to improve drivability, reliability, and performance for targeted applications. Key contributions may involve designing tests, performing validation activities, analyzing data, summarizing and reporting results, and collaborating with customers and OEM's. You will lead the investigation of fielded product issues, taking and analyzing data, compiling results, developing recommendations and producing reports.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess program opportunity requirements in support of technical solution development
  • Use Allison developed tools to develop vehicle predictive performance
  • Work directly with internal and external customers to develop and execute project plans
  • Travel as required to complete installation reviews and perform product evaluations
  • Create, optimize, and validate product calibrations
  • Diagnose and address product findings
  • Prepare technical data packages, such as installation documents, test procedures, performance specifications and assist in product technical data creation

Key Performance Measures:

·       On-time program deliveries

·       Alignment of solutions with technical objectives

·       Thorough and organized documentation of owned applications

·        Appropriate risk analysis and decision quality


Competencies and Behaviors:

·       Detail oriented

·       Ability to manage risk and deal with ambiguity

·       Ability to switch between tasks quickly and effectively

·       Effective at prioritizing work

·       Ability to lead internal and external customers to meet program timing and issue resolution


Qualifications:

·       BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

·       Proficiency in written and spoken business communication skills

·       Experience in powertrain design engineering and/or test

·       Experience with data analysis and tools


Experience:

·       7+ years with BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

·       Proficiency in written and spoken business communication skills

·       Experience in powertrain design engineering and/or test

·       Experience with data analysis and tools


Travel or Physical Demands:

Up to 25%

Office/Manufacturing  Environment



 Requires permanent USA resident status


Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience with a BS or MS in engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in written and spoken business communication
  • Experience in powertrain design engineering and/or testing
  • Experience with data analysis and related tools
  • Permanent USA resident status

Allison Transmission Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allison Transmission and has not been reviewed or approved by Allison Transmission.

  • Healthcare Strength — Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, alongside life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program. A wellness platform (Virgin Pulse) supports prevention and healthy habits.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with generous company contributions or match is highlighted, with additional offerings like profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. Certain groups reference pension or defined contribution retirement components.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided, with some roles noting flex days and sizable holiday allotments. Paid parental leave is also described.

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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded: 1915

What We Do

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.

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