General Dynamics Mission Systems · 11 hours ago
Components Engineer Support Specialist
Pittsfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $89K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading provider of high technology solutions and services for defense and scientific missions. The Components Engineer Support Specialist will design, develop, and analyze electrical components and systems, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure optimal resource utilization and project success.
National DefenseEnterprise SoftwareAerospaceInformation TechnologyBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout
Participating on the engineering work team, you’ll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues
Technical reviews for electrical requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. timing, power, etc.), design, integration, and verification of electrical components, equipment and systems
Performs electrical engineering root cause analysis for electrical issues, conducts experimental tests, evaluates results to formulate and implement solutions to issues
Work with Design Engineering to define component technical requirements and develop component specifications
Support Production and Logistics with Obsolescence management, develop alternate part solutions, support design engineering with replacement qualification
Advises and confers with engineers in design development to give part selections, analysis, supplier down selections and supplier management
Supports part-level failure analysis and root cause analysis and working with suppliers/projects to identify corrective actions and recovery plans
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience)
Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree
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
A Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area
Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment
Preferred
Technical reviews for electrical requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g. timing, power, etc.), design, integration, and verification of electrical components, equipment and systems
Performs electrical engineering root cause analysis for electrical issues, conducts experimental tests, evaluates results to formulate and implement solutions to issues
Work with Design Engineering to define component technical requirements and develop component specifications
Support Production and Logistics with Obsolescence management, develop alternate part solutions, support design engineering with replacement qualification
Advises and confers with engineers in design development to give part selections, analysis, supplier down selections and supplier management
Supports part-level failure analysis and root cause analysis and working with suppliers/projects to identify corrective actions and recovery plans
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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