Advanced Engineering Technician
About The Position
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Advanced Engineering Technician works with Engineering, Operations Support, and other departments to ensure production teams receive the materials they need. The role’s primary responsibility is fulfilling material orders accurately and on time. The technician also coordinates program equipment calibration and serves as the program’s property custodian, maintaining accurate records for assigned equipment and accountable property. The position supports mission-critical systems and involves inventory management, receiving and organizing materials, equipment calibration tracking, and property accountability. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time after hire. The position requires the ability to perform material-handling duties, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize material requests, and work collaboratively across departments.
- Effective communication and accurate recordkeeping skills.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets and inventory tracking systems.
- Ability to maintain inventory, equipment calibration, and property accountability records.
- Commitment to safe material handling and an organized work environment.
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience coordinating equipment calibration or maintaining property records.
- Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Pick, prepare, and deliver materials to fulfill production orders.
- Track inventory and accurately record material movements.
- Receive packages, verify contents against receiving documents, and report discrepancies.
- Store materials in designated locations and maintain an organized warehouse.
- Assist with inventory counts and identify material shortages.
- Coordinate recurring calibration of program equipment, track due dates, and maintain calibration records.
- Maintain program property records, track equipment locations and assignments, and support periodic property inventories.
- Follow safety procedures and operate material-handling equipment as trained.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits.
- Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
