Senior Electronic Technician

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Point Mugu, CA
Salary
$92,650–$125,350 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $109k
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $135,225–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $109k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Electronic Technician

The Electronic Technician Senior joins the team to provide technical support for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division within the Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab. This role involves maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting weapon and avionics systems, specifically hardware such as Intrepid Tiger II. Daily responsibilities include reading mechanical and electrical drawings, performing soldering and splicing of coaxial, USB, Ethernet, and electrical connectors per mil spec standards, and calibrating RF equipment. The candidate will utilize specialized tools including Fluke meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and noise figure analyzers to resolve system failures. Essential skills include technical services expertise, precision measurement capabilities, and the ability to develop streamlined production processes. This position addresses critical electronic combat systems challenges within a technically advanced defense environment requiring high attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.

What you'll do

  • Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to fabricate, test, and maintain weapon and avionics systems.
  • Troubleshoot system failures using standard diagnostic tools like Fluke meters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Construct, repair, and solder wiring while replacing coaxial, USB, Ethernet, and electrical connectors per mil-spec standards.
  • Set up, calibrate, and test RF equipment and components against manufacturer specifications.
  • Perform precision measurements on high-frequency electronic equipment including signal generators and noise figure analyzers.
  • Develop and execute processes to simplify production line items and streamline manufacturing procedures.
  • Provide technical support for hardware systems within the Marine Corps Spectrum Integration Lab.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
  • 5+ years of related experience in electronic equipment, systems, and technical services.
  • Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings for weapon or avionics systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting system failures using standard test equipment like Fluke meters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience constructing, repairing, splicing, soldering wiring, and replacing various connectors per mil spec standards.
  • Experience setting up, calibrating, and testing RF equipment and components against manufacturer specifications.
  • Experience performing precision measurements on high-frequency electronic equipment such as signal generators and noise figure analyzers.

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