Shipboard Instrumentation Aide - Data Acquisition

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking two technical aides to support the data acquisition team on submarine test instrumentation projects. You will design, fabricate, install, and operate instrumentation circuits, chassis, and cabling for COLUMBIA and VIRGINIA class submarines.

You will read schematics, follow test procedures, and verify instrumentation operation onboard ships and in labs. Strong soldering, fiber optic handling, and ESD discipline are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of related work experience as an electronics technician or equivalent training.
• Ability to work in a shipyard/shipboard environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, fabricate, install, and operate shipboard and laboratory test instrumentation for COLUMBIA and VIRGINIA class submarines.
• Construct instrumentation circuits, chassis, assemblies, and cabling; install and verify operation of instrumentation systems.
• Read electrical schematics and follow official test procedures and data recording requirements.
• Build and repair fiber optic and copper cables and connectors; employ soldering and ESD precautions.

Skills

Soldering

Chassis fabrication

ESD procedures

Laboratory equipment

Cable termination

Computer equipment

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fiber optics

Electronic test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Soldering tools

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking two technical aides to support the data acquisition team on submarine test instrumentation projects. You will design, fabricate, install, and operate instrumentation circuits, chassis, and cabling for COLUMBIA and VIRGINIA class submarines.

You will read schematics, follow test procedures, and verify instrumentation operation onboard ships and in labs. Strong soldering, fiber optic handling, and ESD discipline are essential for this role.