Electronic Technician Senior

General Dynamics - IT; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health benefits

Career growth

Education benefits

Cutting-edge tech

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Internal mobility

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the NAWCWD program at Point Mugu, CA. The role involves working on hardware such as Intrepid Tiger II in the Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab, performing fabrication, testing, and maintenance of weapon/avionics systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, is a US citizen with a current Secret Clearance, and can troubleshoot with standard military test equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Current Secret Clearance required to start
• 5+ years experience
• Self-motivated with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage escalations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Read/interpret mechanical and electrical drawings for fabrication/testing/maintenance of weapon/avionics systems
• Troubleshoot using standard and unique diagnostic equipment
• Assemble, repair, and splice wiring; replace connectors to mil-spec standards
• Troubleshoot system failures using test equipment (Fluke, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer) and military gear
• Develop/executing processes to simplify difficult production items and ensure accuracy
• Setup, calibrate and test RF equipment to manufacturers' specs
• Support NAWCWD in Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab (MCSIL) on hardware like Intrepid Tiger II

Skills

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Wiring & soldering

RF equipment testing

Instrument calibration

Diagnostics

Mil-spec standards

Tools

Fluke meter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

RF test equipment

Job description

Come Join Our Team! GDIT is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to various government agencies (i.e. defense). We are currently looking for an Electronic Technician to join our winning team. The individual hired for this position will provide support for our government customer, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) on site in Point Mugu, CA. This is your opportunity to work in a technically advanced, positive, and productive environment in the Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab (MCSIL) working on hardware such as Intrepid Tiger II.

Required Skills:

• Experience reading/interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings for the purpose of fabricating/testing/maintaining weapon/avionics systems.
• Experience conducting troubleshooting using standard and unique diagnostic test equipment
• Experience constructing, repairing, splicing, soldering wiring, replacing coaxial, USB, Ethernet, and electrical connectors per mil spec standards per established standards.
• Experience troubleshooting system failures using standard test equipment i.e. Fluke meter, Oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer, as well as US military test equipment for Electronic Combat Systems.
• Experience developing/executing established processes to simplify difficult to manufacture production line items, streamlined procedures, to ensure accuracy and completeness of products and implemented solutions
• Experience setting up, calibrating and testing RF equipment and components to compare against manufactures specifications.
• Experience using precision measurements on a variety of electronic equipment such as Agilent series Spectrum Analyzer (26.5GHz), RF Signal Generator (20GHz), Signal Source Analyzer (7 GHz), Noise Figure Analyzer (26.5 GHz), Dual Channel Power Meter, Digital Oscilloscope (500 MHz).

Qualifications:

• Must be US Citizen
• Current Secret Clearance required to start
• 5+ years experience
• Self-motivated; ability to maintain excellence with minimum supervision
• Experience working with tight deadlines and handling escalations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 9/80 work week
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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