Program Lab Facilities Coordinator

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

5d•$98,891 - $107,004•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Integrator / Test Technician to support the standup and maintenance of development and test labs for the Cybersecurity team supporting U.S. Navy Submarines. Success in this position will require a mix of both technical and social skills. This position requires attention to detail and hands-on purchase, assembly, and standup of computer equipment in both unclassified and classified labs. The candidate will be working with cutting edge tools and technologies for CI/CD. A great work ethic and motivation are essential. 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.

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 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.
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.
Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required
High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a must.
Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards

Nice To Haves

Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.
Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit.
Cybersecurity certification a plus.
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Responsibilities

Assemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.
Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion.
Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.
Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company).
Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met.
Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking.
Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment.
Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements
Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary
Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means
Assist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reports