Senior Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Taunton, MA

10d•$38 - $41

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 work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. As a Senior Advvanced Engineering Technician you will be in support of a key cross-functional Hardware Engineering team designing complex, mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to be involved with program phases to include Electrical and Mechanical prototype/pre-production design builds, cable/cable harness fabrication and system/sub-system chassis integration and assembly where you will identify and provide feedback of potential issues or improvements prior to production. Responsibilities will include the ability to understand Electrical and Mechanical drawing designs, interconnects and use of hand tools to build and integrate system and sub-system components - cable, wiring, chassis build & integration. Additional responsibilities include the understanding and following of circuit board rework instructions replacing surface mount and through hole components and white wire additions. This may entail performing the following: Interprets engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform fabrication, assembly, testing and checkout.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain a 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.
An Associate’s degree in related discipline or 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

Thinking outside-the-box to find solutions to integration and build issues.
IPC J-STD-001 (CIS) Certification.
Ability to solder using a microscope.
Experienced using pin & socket crimp tools.
Familiar with military style connectors, for example D38999.
Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program.
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
Great communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Support a key cross-functional Hardware Engineering team designing complex, mission-critical systems.
Be involved with program phases to include Electrical and Mechanical prototype/pre-production design builds, cable/cable harness fabrication and system/sub-system chassis integration and assembly.
Identify and provide feedback of potential issues or improvements prior to production.
Understand Electrical and Mechanical drawing designs and interconnects.
Use hand tools to build and integrate system and sub-system components - cable, wiring, chassis build & integration.
Understand and follow circuit board rework instructions replacing surface mount and through hole components and white wire additions.
Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces.
Perform fabrication, assembly, testing and checkout from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans.