Advanced Engineering Technician
About this role
Basic Qualifications
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.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. 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. Working with Engineering, Operations Support and individuals in other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-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 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
What you’ll experience:
• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
• 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