Components Engineer Support Specialist

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$86,091–$93,154 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $145k
This role $90k
$75k most similar roles pay here $189k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $114,500–$175,201 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $90k versus about $145k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Components Engineer Support Specialist

The Components Engineer Support Specialist joins the engineering work team to provide critical technical support during research and product development phases. In this role, you will design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical expertise to determine cost-efficient methods for obtaining resources and designing systems, software, and equipment layouts. You will be responsible for installing, testing, modifying, and operating complex equipment while supporting team members with experiment design, materials, and equipment maintenance. The position requires a high level of technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of lab equipment and experiments. Key skills include practical operational process knowledge in specific engineering areas and the ability to identify opportunities for AI application. This role addresses technical challenges within the defense and scientific arenas, specifically focusing on complex systems and infrastructure requirements.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and analyze systems, software, and equipment layouts for product development.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during research and development phases.
  • Analyze project impacts on engineering, facilities, and labor to determine cost-efficient resource methods.
  • Develop, implement, install, test, and operate complex equipment and systems.
  • Support team members with experiment design, materials, and equipment setup.
  • Perform maintenance on laboratory equipment and related technical components.
  • Document experimental procedures and monitor lab equipment performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of practical operational processes in a specific engineering area.
  • Technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of experiments and lab equipment.
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task (preferred).
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development (preferred).
  • Ability to work as a team player in collaborative environments (preferred).

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