T/A Electronics

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a skilled technician to apply electronic and digital systems to computer-based test instrumentation and data acquisition systems. The role involves building cable assemblies, instrumentation circuits, and working with high voltage/power systems.

Candidates should have 5+ years of related experience, be able to work in confined spaces and at sea, and be comfortable with weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in installation, deployment and operation of electronic systems & computers.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at sea; occasional weekend work.
• Ability to fabricate electronic circuits and assemblies; interconnecting cabling and connectors.
• Knowledge of wiring diagrams/tables, electricity, transducers, sensors, and signal conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, fabricate, install and operate data acquisition systems.
• Build cable assemblies and instrumentation circuits.
• Work with high voltage/power circuits and install fiber optic systems.
• Interface with Engineering and other personnel on technical aspects and quality.

Skills

Electronic systems

Data acquisition

Test instrumentation

MS Word & Excel

Wiring diagrams

Sensors & transducers

Signal conditioning

Communication

Safety practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Overview

This position requires candidates with the capability to apply electronic and digital systems skills to computer-based test instrumentation and data acquisition systems, as well as the ability to competently work with high power circuits and circuit protection devices.

Job functions include development, fabrication, installation, and operation of data acquisition systems, building cable assemblies, constructing instrumentation circuits, working with high voltage/power circuits, and installing fiber optic systems. This position also requires proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.), following technical directives and instructions, the ability to perform work at sea & within confined spaces, occasionally working on weekends and/or overtime, with a high degree of accountability.

Applicants will be expected to interface with Engineering and other personnel regarding technical aspects of the jobs and quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in installation, deployment and operation of electronic systems & computers
• 5+ years related experience
• Candidates must be able to work within confined spaces, work at sea, and support occasional weekend work assignments
• Candidates must have abilities fabricating electronic circuits and assemblies along with interconnecting cabling and connectors
• Required technical skills include comprehension and generation of wiring diagrams and wiring tables, knowledge of electricity and electronic systems, understanding of transducers, sensors, and signal conditioning

Preferred:

• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges
• Ideal candidates have experience working with basic test equipment (DMM's, O-scopes, insulation testers, etc)
• Experience installing, testing, removing various sensors (strain gage, pressure sensors, RTD's, accelerometers, thermistors, etc), circuit board components (surface mount and thru hole components), shipboard, military, and/or industrial experience

Skills

• Knowledge of safe electrical work practices
• Well developed communication skills to interface with Engineering and internal/external customers

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet