Advanced Engineering Technician
General Dynamics
- Mission Viejo, CA
- $31.77 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Janteq operates as a commercial entity, backed up with the strength and benefits that General Dynamics Mission Systems has to offer.Learn more about Janteq via this link:http://jobs.janteq.com/Working with Engineering, Operations Support and individuals in other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-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 basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics
- Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems
- Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters
- Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement
- Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
- Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
- An Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
- Ability to fabricate complex hardware
- Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Superior communication and collaboration skills
- Supports engineering activities spanning electrical engineering, RF, mechanics and software
- Supervision and organization of a busy test lab, including management of engineering spares and components
- Interprets and works from engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and ability to work from verbal instructions
- Help with board programming, testing, modification, experimental design circuitry, and setup of specialized test equipment
- Assembly of prototype electromechanical systems in small build quantities, giving feedback within engineering
- Strong hands-on skills including prototyping and soldering (expert SMD) and the use of basic electronic test equipment such as multimeters
- Construction of cables and connectors including RF cables
- Helps designs and construct basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
- Supports Operations with manufacturing surges
- May prepare reports, documentation/specifications on occasion
- Good computer and test equipment knowledge
- The candidate must be an excellent communicator, be able to multitask, and work well on collaborative designs as a key member in a small team