Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Engineering Technician to join their innovative team in Scottsdale, AZ. This role involves supporting engineering activities, including the design and fabrication of prototype electro-mechanical systems. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of bold thinkers dedicated to exploring new horizons. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in engineering support.
• Solid knowledge of fabrication tools and technical theory.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities such as design, test, and modification.
• Conduct and document statistically based experiments.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and adjust various tools and systems.

Skills

Fabrication Tools

Complex Hardware Fabrication

Technical Theory

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Related Discipline

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected may 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

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking an Advanced Engineering Technician in our Scottsdale, AZ facility.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

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Superior communication and collaboration skills

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $32.83 - USD $35.22 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. 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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans