Senior Calibration Support Engineer (Marion VA)

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (2 years job-related experience) or a Master's degree and 0 years of experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

What you’ll be doing:

Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you'll manage the equipment calibration and repair services for several GDMS sites and a variety of measurement equipment (mechanical, electrical, RF etc). You'll work with equipment custodians in Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering, along with Supply Chain and calibration providers to assure calibrations are done on time and meet calibration standards. You'll maintain the calibration database and systems, analyze and interpret calibration data to verify compliance, identify issues or trends and implement solutions. You'll also support internal and external audits as the calibration site representative.

Participating on the calibration team, you’ll collaborate with and support other team members on calibration processes, performance and improvements.

This position will be basd out of Marion, VA and support several GDMS sites. Occassional travel may be required. 

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:

• Demonstrate practical operational process knowledge 
• Demonstrate technical competence 
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Demonstrate a capacity to manage a high volume of transactional demands

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development; expanding responsibilities, driving for improvement in quality and efficiency
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Target salary range: USD $75,178.00/Yr. - USD $80,411.00/Yr. 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.

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