Environmental Test and Instrumentation Technician

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package (medical, dental, &

401k Match

Educational assistance

9-80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria & fitness facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI seeks an Electronics/Environmental Test Lab technician to support testing armored vehicle electronics and subsystems in lab and off-site facilities. You will set up instrumentation, record data with various DAQ systems, and collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate test results.

Requires an associate degree in electronics or a related field and 3–5 years of electro-mechanical testing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or related field is required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years electro-mechanical and environmental testing background preferred.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, instrumentation, and calibration is desirable.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and MS Office applications is helpful.
• Must meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) and be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Environmental Test Lab and GDLS with internal and external customers.
• Assist engineers to acquire test equipment and setup instrumentation.
• Configure and install sensors and transducers for testing.
• Record and provide test data to engineers for documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; perform routine repairs as needed.

Skills

Electro-mechanical testing

Environmental testing

Data acquisition

Soldering skills

Microsoft Office familiarity

CAD familiarity

Education

Associate technical degree in electronics or similar discipline

Tools

Thermotron Thermal / Humidity Test Chambers

Unholtz-Dickie Electrodynamic Shakers

SOMAT / Dewesoft / NI DAQ systems

MTS Test Controller

Hydraulic Power Supplies

Singleton Salt Fog Chamber

Multi-Axis Rate Tables

Job description

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

What We Offer

Starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Job Description:

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Environmental Test Lab functions which include: testing armored military ground vehicles and their electronics components both in a laboratory environment & at off-site test facilities. The work will involve electro-mechanical and environmental testing as well as data acquisition of tested hardware using various test equipment such as Thermotron Thermal / Humidity Test Chambers, Unholtz-Dickie Electrodynamic Shakers, SOMAT / Dewesoft / NI Data Acquisition Systems, MTS Test Controller, Hydraulic Power Supplies, Singleton Salt Fog Chamber, and Multi-Axis Rate Tables.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Representing the Test & Evaluation (T&E) / the Environmental Test Laboratories, and GDLS with all internal & external customers in a positive manner
• Assist T&E Engineers acquire relevant test equipment and tools
• Setup / install instrumentation (pressure transducers, strain gages, piezoelectric accelerometers, linear variable displacement transducers, string potentiometers, load cells, hot wire anemometers, current clamps, voltage meters, pitot tubes, flow meters, and thermocouples for specific testing
• Perform tests independently or in conjunction with T&E Engineers to record data using data acquisition systems and provide the data to T&E Engineers for documentation
• Maintain calibrated equipment throughout testing and send out as required
• Document equipment used throughout testing
• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical assemblies, cables, etc.
• Perform maintenance on Environmental Test Laboratories equipment (Thermal / Humidity Test Chambers, Unholtz-Dickie Electrodynamic Shakers, Singleton Salt Fog Chamber)

Requirements:

• Associate technical degree in electronics or similar discipline
• 3-5 years related experience
• Electro-mechanical / environmental testing background preferred
• Hydraulic test experience preferred
• Basic soldering skills and familiarity of wire harness assembly & repair required
• Knowledge of electronic transducers and associated signal conditioning preferred
• Knowledge of calibration and metrology techniques is a plus
• Excellent organizational & verbal skills
• Eagerness to learn new concepts, software, and processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Familiarity with CAD applications (Visualization Mockup, Teamcenter, Creo) preferred
• Prior work on military ground-based vehicle systems preferred but not necessary
• Must meet ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements). This position will require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space).
• Must be willing to travel to test site facilities for 2 to 4 weeks at a time with potential travel up to 1.5 months per year

Must be able to obtain appropriate site clearances

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.