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

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking Electronics Technicians to perform electrical and electronic testing in accordance with test procedures and present results for inspection to demonstrate satisfactory equipment operation. Technicians operate meters such as multimeters, megohmmeters, signal generators, function generators, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes and power meters.

Electronics Technicians troubleshoot, repair, adjust and operate complex electronic systems and resolve

Qualifications

• Must understand and explain basic electrical/electronic theory.
• Able to interpret electrical drawings, blueprints and diagrams.
• Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques with electronics test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical/electronic systems and present results for inspection.
• Operate meters (multimeters, megohmmeters, signal/function generators, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes, power meters).
• Perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of shipboard cabling.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust and operate complex electronic systems; resolve technical problems with engineering and supervision.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Cable testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics specialized training beyond high school

Job description

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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.

Required 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

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