General Dynamics

Program Lab Facilities Coordinator

General Dynamics$98K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or 4 years of job-related experience.
  • 5-7 years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of the work.
  • Experience with Submarine Combat Control Weapon Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble test racks with various hardware components.
  • Organize cabling for test racks and lab connections.
  • Build and configure servers using COTS and GOTS software.
  • Track equipment/property movement for both government and company.
  • Support new lab planning regarding layout, power, and cooling.
  • Assist in generating Bills of Material and ordering hardware.
  • Conduct informal and formal tests to validate requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, often top-secret.
  • Collaborative team environment with bold thinkers.
  • Continued professional development and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: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

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Integrator / Test Technician to support the standup and maintenance of development and test labs for the Cybersecurity team supporting U.S. Navy Submarines. Success in this position will require a mix of both technical and social skills.  This position requires attention to detail and hands-on purchase, assembly, and standup of computer equipment in both unclassified and classified labs.  The candidate will be working with cutting edge tools and technologies for CI/CD.  A great work ethic and motivation are essential.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.
  • Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion.
  • Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.
  • Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company).
  • Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met.
  • Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking.
  • Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment.
  • Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements
  • Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary
  • Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
  • Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means
  • Assist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reports

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required
  • High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
  • Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a *must*.
  • Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
  • Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.
  • Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit.

 

Education/Experience

  • 5+ years’ of Submarine Combat Control Weapon System experience or
  • BS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technician or a related field, or
  • 5 years experience working in one of these disciplines.
  • Cybersecurity certification a plus.

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

What you’ll experience:

  • 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

What you bring to the table:

  • Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
  • Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards

What sets you apart:

  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

 

Salary NoteThis 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 RangeUSD $98,891.00 - USD $107,004.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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