MUOS Lab & Deployment Technician

Basic Qualifications

Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is currently seeking a Lab and Deployment Technician in our Scottsdale, AZ location.The MUOS Lab & Deployment Tech will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following:

• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Performs complex system level troubleshooting to component level
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
• Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems

Duties & Tasks

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Will be required to support Deployment activities at customer sites (CONUS and International)
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
• Identifies and helps prototype new preventative maintenance tasks
• Will be expected to lead, direct, and organize Technician work
• Works with associates in other departments and understands cross-functional relationships
• May be required to support development of test specifications and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
• Understands implications of their work and makes recommendations for improvements
• Ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision required
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external team members including customers
• Ability to use computers and software applications to assist in job execution, with special focus on Excel
• Mechanically inclined and able to maintain, repair, and install equipment that is part of a “live and operational” system
• Capable of working remotely with limited local support

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran