Sr Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Charleroi, PA

1d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

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 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, it’s 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 Sr 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:

Requirements

• An Associate’s 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
• 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.

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
• Perform functional and verification testing of CWL electronic systems and subsystems
• Execute established test procedures and document results accurately
• Operate and interpret data from electronic test equipment, including: Digital and analog multimeters Oscilloscopes Power supplies Signal generators
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, wiring, connectors, power distribution, and control electronics to isolate failures
• Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations in coordination with engineering teams
• Verify hardware configuration against released electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Identify, document, and track discrepancies, anomalies, and corrective actions
• Support regression testing after hardware or design changes
• Maintain test setups, cables, and equipment used for CWL testing
• Follow safety, quality, and configuration control procedures
• Participate in technical reviews, test readiness activities, and problem-solving discussions as required

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose.
• You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree