Senior Submarine Imaging & RF Technician

General Dynamics - IT; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Newport, RI is seeking an Engineering Technician V to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair submarine periscope and photonics imaging systems, spanning RF, optics, and video equipment.

Ideal candidates have strong reading of schematics, mechanical aptitude, ability to work with minimal supervision, and US citizenship with a Secret clearance. On-the-job training provided and diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to completing individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision.
• Background in RF System Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Certification, Design and Development is highly desirable. Equipment includes Electronic Surveillance Systems, Communication Systems, GPS systems, Direction Finding Systems, Early Warning Systems, Radar systems, Software Defined Radios, Cabling and Waveguides, Rotary Joints, etc.
• Desire knowledge in Commercial off the shelf digital cameras, video cameras, Infrared cameras, night vision equipment, video distribution systems. Application into military systems, researching replacements, troubleshooting existing systems, recommending improvements.
• Possess ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and apply information derived from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Requires mechanical aptitude to disassemble and reassemble complex and compact equipment.
• Possess ability to operate basic measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, etc.
• Ability to learn new skills via hands-on training and via mentorship from senior staff is required. On the Job training is the primary learning method for system specific diagnosis and repairs.
• Position can require some work on SUBSAFE components so any previous experience working within the Navy’s SUBSAFE program is a plus.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn of basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL-Spec requirements.
• Desire knowledge in operations of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, RF analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Former Military Electronics background highly desirable for this position.
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Windows, office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Team, etc.
• Background with computer servers, server maintenance/repair, Linux based operating systems, networking, and/or basic programming skills a plus.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems required.
• Must be able to work within diversely experienced teams of people moving towards common goals. Once experience is attained must also be competent/confident to take on high profile troubleshooting in solo environments.
• Minimum Secret Clearance or ability to attain and Secret Clearance required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair submarine periscope and photonics imaging systems.
• Operate and test RF, GPS, radar, and communications subsystems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Work with Navy SUBSAFE components when required.
• Collaborate in diverse teams and mentor junior staff.
• Document work activities and ensure security/compliance.

Skills

RF system operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance & repair

Electro-Mechanical interfaces

Reading schematics & drawings

Basic programming knowledge

Windows/Linux familiarity

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

RF analyzers

Soldering irons

Job description

General Dynamics - IT in Newport, RI is seeking an Engineering Technician V to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair submarine periscope and photonics imaging systems, spanning RF, optics, and video equipment.

Ideal candidates have strong reading of schematics, mechanical aptitude, ability to work with minimal supervision, and US citizenship with a Secret clearance. On-the-job training provided and diverse team environment.