Electronics Technician - 3rd Shift - ***Premium Posting***

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT seeks an Electronics Technician to perform testing and verification of electrical and electronic systems using specialized meters and equipment. You will troubleshoot and repair shipboard electronics, operate test gear, and document results for inspection and certification.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in electronics, relevant post‑secondary training, and are willing to work all shifts; radiological/dosimetry and security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed with electronics training beyond high school.
• Two years of electronics experience or related work required.
• Availability for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical and electronic systems using meters and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust and operate complex electronic systems.
• Present results of testing for inspection and support documentation.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

Cable testing

Blueprints/diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Impedance bridges

Power meters

Job description

Overview

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Electronics Technicians perform electrical and electronic testing in accordance with test procedures and present results for inspection to demonstrate satisfactory equipment operation. Technicians operate various meters such as: multimeters, megohmmeters, signal generators, function generators, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes and power meters. Technicians perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of installed cables and operate shipboard electronic systems to support testing. Technicians troubleshoot, repair, adjust and operate complex electronic systems and resolve technical problems with engineering and supervision. Technicians are encouraged to improve how we prepare and execute testing through our continuous improvement program.

Electronics Technicians complete and maintain training to perform the duties of “Safety Technician”, which requires making systems and components safe for trade work utilizing Lockout Tags Plus procedures. Electronics Technicians may perform work on energized equipment if required and must understand and comply with Electric Boat Safety Manual and technical manual operating requirements.

Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain radiological dosimetry and may be required to perform work within radiologically controlled areas. Candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance. After qualified and cleared, candidates may support test executions during sea trials to operate, troubleshoot, and repair if necessary, various electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of specialized training in the electronics field beyond high school: i.e.: Electronics certification courses, Vocational courses, or Technical Colleges is required
• Two (2) years experience in the electronics field or related experience is required
• Candidates must be available for all shifts

Preferred:

• Military or shipboard electronics experience is preferred, additional preference given to related U.S. Navy experience.
• Experience with shipboard tagout system or Navy tagout system is preferred

Skills

• Understand and explain basic electrical/electronic theory, as well as interpret electrical drawings, blueprints and diagrams
• Understand and be able to discuss and demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques, and effective use of electronics test equipment
• Perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of shipboard cabling

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Outside
• Wet