Mechanical Eng Sr Technician

Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

• Assists mechanical engineers in the planning and testing of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc.
• Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Estimates workload to establish completion dates.

Support all aspects of production engineering and testing. Be the go-to person for test stand and gun system maintenance, test and equipment logs, and formal root cause/corrective action investigations. Support ongoing engineering test programs to include fire test, ammunition test, and equipment acceptance testing.

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

• Preferred education and experience: Associate degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Mathematical skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise. Detail oriented. Debugging. Engineering support. Project scoping. Prototyping. Testing result reporting. CAD software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. Experience with fabrication, blueprint reading, drawing tolerances, machining, welding, and technical problem solving. High Speed Video (HSV) equipment experience. Quality Systems for nonconformance material, material review board and control of material.

• 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.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

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.