Advanced Engineering Technician

Summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions, products, and services that support critical defense and scientific missions. The Advanced Engineering Technician supports engineering activities involving the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment.

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
• 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 equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory
• 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
• Travel of up to 70% may be required
• Required Travel up to 50%
• Secret Clearance preferred or the ability to receive in a reasonable amount of time
• Having own tools is preferred but not required
• Combat Systems experience preferred, but not required

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
• 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 equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory
• 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
• Travel of up to 70% may be required
• Required Travel up to 50%

Nice to Haves

• Secret Clearance preferred or the ability to receive in a reasonable amount of time
• Having own tools is preferred but not required
• Combat Systems experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
• A flexible work environment
• Contributions are recognized and rewarded