Advanced Engineering Technician - Marion, VA

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems.
• Counsels and trains others on the use of tools and equipment.
• 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.

Requirements

• A solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools.
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory.

Qualifications

• An 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.
• A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

Skills

• Ability to fabricate complex hardware.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Auto req ID 482047BR
Minimum Education Required: High School/GED
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Basic Qualifications
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $33.66/Hr. - USD $36.10/Hr.

Schedule

On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.