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General Dynamics · 5 hours ago

Sr Advanced Engineering Technician

VA-Marion, UNAVAILABLE, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading company that engineers high technology solutions for defense and scientific needs. The Sr Advanced Engineering Technician will lead and mentor new technicians while supporting engineering activities such as designing, testing, and assembling prototype systems.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Electromechanical systemsComplex engineering drawingsSystem level troubleshootingPrototype fabricationComplex specifications interpretationProfessional development commitmentTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred

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

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Superior communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Highly competitive benefits

Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

Company

General Dynamics

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General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.

Founded in 1899

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gd.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$84.9M

2010-09-10Grant· $30M

2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M

2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M

Leadership Team

Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP

Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP

Matthew Brandon, MSHR

Manager, Sr HR Business Partner

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