Engineering Technician
About The Position
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. The Sr Advanced Engineering Technician will pro-actively support engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following:
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- An Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Understands implications of work and provides applicable solutions
- Distinct knowledge of specialized function and proficiency in application and interpretation of complex specifications, requirements, standards and practices
Nice To Haves
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Superior communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
- Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level
- Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
- Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems
- Perform assembly and testing of transduction devices and subsystems
- Execute established test procedures and document results accurately
- Operate and interpret data from electronic test equipment, including: Digital and analog multimeters Oscilloscopes Power supplies Signal generators
- Troubleshoot electronic circuits, wiring, connectors, power distribution, and control electronics to isolate failures
- Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations in coordination with engineering teams
- Verify hardware configuration against engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation
- Identify, document, and track discrepancies, anomalies, and corrective actions
- Support regression testing after hardware or design changes
- Maintain test setups, cables, and equipment used for testing
- Follow safety, quality, and configuration control procedures
- Participate in technical reviews, test readiness activities, and problem-solving discussions as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
