Environmental Test & Instrumentation Technician

About the Role: 

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Environmental Test Lab functions which include: testing armored military ground vehicles and their electronics components both in a laboratory environment & at off-site test facilities. The work will involve electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and environmental testing as well as data acquisition of tested hardware using various test equipment such as Thermotron Thermal / Humidity Test Chambers, Unholtz-Dickie Electrodynamic Shakers, SOMAT / DEWESoft / NI Data Acquisition Systems, MTS Test Controller, Hydraulic Power Supplies, Singleton Salt Fog Chamber, and Multi-Axis Rate Tables.

About GDLS: 

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology. From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world. That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win. Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamic

Hybrid or onsite: 

Being physical instrumentation, measurement, or lab-test work, his position requires 100% on-site attendance at either the Sterling Heights location, or on travel to test sites.  There may be a rare exception to work from home for training, expense reporting, data processing, or other clerical work resulting from a test.

What We Offer: 

• If you are just starting your career or are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• Ongoing learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled and updated fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Representing the Test & Evaluation (T&E) / the Environmental Test Laboratories, and GDLS with all internal & external customers in a positive manner
• Assist T&E Engineers acquire relevant test equipment and tools
• Setup / install instrumentation (pressure transducers, strain gages, piezoelectric accelerometers, linear variable displacement transducers, string potentiometers, load cells, hot wire anemometers, current clamps, voltage meters, pitot tubes, flow meters, and thermocouples for specific testing
• Record CAN and Ethernet vehicle data bus traffic
• Perform tests independently or in conjunction with T&E Engineers to record data using data acquisition systems and provide the data to T&E Engineers for documentation
• Maintain calibrated equipment throughout testing and send out as required
• Document equipment used throughout testing
• Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical assemblies, cables, etc.
• Perform maintenance on Environmental Test Laboratories equipment (Thermal / Humidity Test Chambers, Unholtz-Dickie Electrodynamic Shakers, Singleton Salt Fog Chamber)

Minimum Qualifications / What You Must Have: 

• Associate technical degree in electronics, similar discipline, or 10+ years in military/automotive technician experience
• Basic soldering skills and familiarity of wire harness assembly & repair required
• Excellent organizational & verbal skills
• Eagerness to learn new concepts, software, and processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Prior work on military ground-based vehicle systems
• Must meet ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirements). This position will require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles is desired. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space).
• Must be willing to travel to test site facilities for 2 to 4 weeks at a time with potential travel up to 1.5 months per year
• Must be able to obtain appropriate site clearances

Additional Information: 

Ideal candidate would also have experience in

• Active Secret Clearance preferred
• Electro-mechanical / environmental testing background preferred
• Hydraulic test experience preferred
• Knowledge of electronic transducers and associated signal conditioning preferred
• Knowledge of calibration and metrology techniques preferred
• Familiarity with CAD applications (Visualization Mockup, Teamcenter, Creo) preferred

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.