Senior Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics•Pittsfield, MA

55d•$37 - $40

About The Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced theyre often classified. Thats what youll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here youll 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, its 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. This may entail performing the following: 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 youll experience: Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

Requirements

An Associates 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 includingMIL-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

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