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

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Electronics Technician for 3rd shift at Groton Shipyard. You will perform electrical testing, interpret drawings, and operate shipboard electronic systems to support testing.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, use of meters and test equipment, and adherence to safety and radiological/lockout procedures. Availability for all shifts and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary electronics training beyond high school required.
• Minimum two years in electronics field.

Responsibilities

• Explain basic electrical/electronic theory and read drawings.
• Troubleshoot and operate test equipment.
• Perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

Cable testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics certification courses

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Function generators

Impedance bridges

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Electronics Technician - 3rd Shift

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-18249

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Building Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.