Electronics Test Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

The ARES test facility is looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to perform tasks associated with instrumentation and data acquisition during live fire testing at the facility.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or 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 on day one.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%) (no vesting period)
• Educational Assistance.
• On-going learning opportunities and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this Role:

• Responsible for all aspects of data collection and instrumentation of the mechanical and electrical components of a weapon system during a live fire test event. Collect and analyze all test data and write data reports.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation sensors (i.e., pressure, strain gages, load cells, torque, displacement, velocity thermocouples, etc) on test assets. Maintain an equipment calibration program.
• Follow a Test Plan and ensure proper setup and calibration of transducers, amplifiers, data acquisition system, video cameras, velocity acquisition equipment, and the proper use of oscilloscopes, meters, oscillators, counters and power supplies.
• Design, cost and implement instrumentation installation plans to support test programs. Provide input for proposals and future programs and provide support when necessary

• As necessary, support activities associated with regulatory compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF), Department of Defense (DoD), and Ohio Fire Marshal to include all explosive and ammunition logbooks, inventory , records, safe handling, etc. Support coordination of range clearance and approval with Camp Perry. Be listed as a responsible person (RP) on all site licenses.

• Support general range site preparation and set-up for test operations to include fabrication of test targets and other tasks required per the test program
• Ensure readiness of the range facility to include maintenance of buildings, rounds, roads, and equipment.
• Operate various hand, bench and machine tools, as well as a skilled degree of safe operation with heavy equipment
• Follow all safety directives and work to maintain a safe working environment

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology (EET) or related discipline and 3-5 years experience
• OR in lieu of, Associates Degree in Electronics or Electronics Technology and 7-10 years relevant experience
• OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma/GED and 15 plus years relevant experience

• Experience with fundamental electronics and electrical installation, instrument calibration and maintenance procedures. Familiar with network addressing, video streaming, a wide variety of instrumentation hardware and data acquisition systems
• Previous experience with ammunition handling, storage, and firing range operation is required
• Must be familiar and comfortable with testing in accordance with Military Specifications and Military Standards.
• Capable of reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment specifications Efficient in troubleshooting
• Familiar with ATF regulations and documentation requirements. Must be able to be approved as a Responsible Person (RP) per BATF Compliance.
• This role will require the candidate to work in both indoors and outdoors environments during all seasons.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a high tempo operational environment
• Requires minimal supervision and capable of working independently with minimal errors
• Able to work and communicate effectively in a small team

Additional Information

• Must be US Person, no sponsorship for the role.
• No relocation compensation will be provided
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.