Engineering Support Specialist

Engineering Support Specialist

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will 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

As an Engineering Support Specialist you will be a key part of a cross-functional team supporting Hardware Engineering designing complex, mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to be involved with program phases to include Electrical and Mechanical prototype/pre-production design builds, cable/cable harness builds and system/sub-system chassis integrations where you will identify and provide feedback of potential issues or improvements prior to production. Responsibilities will include the ability to understand Electrical and Mechanical drawing designs, interconnects and use of hand tools to build and integrate system and sub-system components - cable, wiring, chassis build & integration.

Additional responsibilities include the understanding and following circuit board rework instructions replacing surface mount and through hole components and white wire additions.

What Sets You Apart:

• Thinking outside-the-box to find solutions to integration and build issues
• IPC J-STD-001 (CIS) Certification
• Ability to solder using a microscope
• Experienced using pin & socket crimp tools.
• Familiar with military style connectors, for example D38999
• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $86,116.00 - USD $91,000.00 /Yr.

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. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans