Electronics Technician - ***Premium Posting***

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking Electronics Technicians to perform electrical and electronic testing, operate meters and test equipment, and present results for inspection to demonstrate equipment operation. You will support testing per procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of testing workflows.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing complex electronic systems, complying with safety manuals, and potentially working in radiologically controlled areas with

Qualifications

• Understand and explain basic electrical/electronic theory.
• Interpret electrical drawings, blueprints and diagrams.
• Discuss and demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques and use of electronics test equipment.
• Perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of shipboard cabling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and test electronic systems and meters per procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust complex electronic systems.
• Support testing during sea trials as needed.
• Adhere to safety and shutdown procedures and continuously improve testing processes.

Skills

Electrical theory

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Cable testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics training beyond high school

Tools

Navy tagout system

Job description

**Premium Posting** 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

• 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