Fire Control Test and Hardware Technician
About The Position
Keeping people safe worldwide is what we do. Developing mission-critical systems is how we do it. 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 are hiring a Fire Control Test subject matter expert and hardware engineer for the Trainers team. Our team delivers cutting edge training systems to the submarine fleets of both the US Navy and Royal Australian Navy. The work is fast-paced and exciting and often involves integrating software builds that are not yet complete to deliver training for systems and capabilities that are not yet present in the Submarine Fleet. Training is deployed to Navy Bases including San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Bangor, Norfolk, Groton, Kings Bay and Perth, Australia. Your Role as a Fire Control Test subject matter expert: Develops and executes test plans to prepare training systems for delivery Develops and executes system verification test documentation at customer sites to sell-off deliverable systems Instructs in the operation and maintenance of the system, providing technical expertise to customers, users, and company personnel Participates in the tactical planning and design of the system by attending system operation demos at industry partner locations Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and product development Your Role as a Hardware Technician: Installs, configures, tests, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots development hardware Supports the design and implementation of hardware infrastructure Effectively participates in the engineering work team and supports other team members concerning design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues Maintains hardware inventory and documents hardware configuration changes Supports analysis of power/cooling requirements for server room sustainment
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of 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.
- Expert knowledge of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System
- Experience working with the SWFTS community
- Significant experience and understanding of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network and computer hardware
- Builds effective internal/external working relationships
- Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrates problem solving skills when resolving process and technical issues
- Travel will be required at least 10% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Navy Submarine Design
- Experience with MPA, NECDIS, Strike, ISAT
- Experience with AN/BVY-1
- Experience with AN/BQQ-10
- Experience with AN/BLQ-10
- Basic Linux command line navigation skills
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes test plans to prepare training systems for delivery
- Develops and executes system verification test documentation at customer sites to sell-off deliverable systems
- Instructs in the operation and maintenance of the system, providing technical expertise to customers, users, and company personnel
- Participates in the tactical planning and design of the system by attending system operation demos at industry partner locations
- Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and product development
- Installs, configures, tests, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots development hardware
- Supports the design and implementation of hardware infrastructure
- Effectively participates in the engineering work team and supports other team members concerning design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues
- Maintains hardware inventory and documents hardware configuration changes
- Supports analysis of power/cooling requirements for server room sustainment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
