Senior Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

83d • $36 - $39

About The Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. 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 Senior Advanced Engineering Technician will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.

Requirements

• 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
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards including MIL-STD-461G EMI/EMC and MIL-STD-1399

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
• Maintain test equipment, calibration, and lab supplies. Research and order parts and equipment in support of maintaining lab operations.
• Coordinate lab space, equipment usage, and testing for all programs within GDMS that require Electrical Engineering analog power support.
• Maintain RF test equipment and provide support for the EMI Test Lab
• Ensure area compliance to Environmental Health and Safety policies and conduct daily/monthly Safety Awareness Monitor (SAM) inspections of lab areas.
• Ensure proper PPE/ESD and electrical safety standards are being followed by lab users

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees