Electrical Engineering Technician I (Metrology)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

General Profile

Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
• Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
• Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works with close supervision

• Provides technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after manufacturing.
• Assists with assembling electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Collaborates with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems.
• Supports with analyzing and interpreting test information to resolve design-related problems.
• Draws or modifies diagrams and writes engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
• Assists with conducting inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
• May prepare project cost and work-time estimates.

• Conducts routine inspection and testing to ensure conformance to established calibration standards.
• Utilizes calibration software and diagnostic tools to identify faults or non-conformance and to track results.

• Required education and experience: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset

• Preferred education and experience: Experience not required.
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to understand and follow directions. Design expertise. Mathematical skills. Electrical engineering. Metrology. Understands industry and quality concepts and standards such as ISO, GMP, NIST.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Other job-specific working conditions: Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required
• This position is Safety Sensitive.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.