Advanced Engineering Technician

Summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services. The Advanced Engineering Technician will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems
• Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters
• Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement
• Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
• Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement

Skills

• Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to review technical documentation, wiring diagrams, schematics, and interface diagrams to install and test shipboard equipment
• Ability to load software using technical documentation
• Ability and understanding of systems interfacing in order to test and troubleshoot
• Ability to use hand tools and electronic test equipment
• Ability to build and test various cables/connectors used in a marine environment
• Ability to work in a shipyard environment and at times confined spaces
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a team or individual setting
• Ability to work in settings which may require prolonged standing, sitting, or kneeling
• Having own tools is preferred but not required
• Travel of up to 70% may be required
• Combat Systems experience preferred, but not required
• Secret Clearance preferred or the ability to receive in a reasonable amount of time

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to Haves

• Ability to review technical documentation, wiring diagrams, schematics, and interface diagrams to install and test shipboard equipment
• Ability to load software using technical documentation
• Ability and understanding of systems interfacing in order to test and troubleshoot
• Ability to use hand tools and electronic test equipment
• Ability to build and test various cables/connectors used in a marine environment
• Ability to work in a shipyard environment and at times confined spaces
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a team or individual setting
• Ability to work in settings which may require prolonged standing, sitting, or kneeling
• Having own tools is preferred but not required
• Travel of up to 70% may be required
• Combat Systems experience preferred, but not required
• Secret Clearance preferred or the ability to receive in a reasonable amount of time

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Remote / on-site (telecommute)