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System Integration Lab Technician

General Dynamics Land Systems

London

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automotive Assembly, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calibration, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Computer Skills, Construction, Content Delivery Network (CDN), Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Electronics Assembly, Engineering Management, Funding, Furniture, Global Certification Forum (GCF), Government, Hand Tools, Housekeeping/Cleaning, IPC Standards, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Materials Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, PC Hardware, Procurement Management, Program Control, Protoboards, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, RS-232, Regulations, Schematics, Secret Clearance, Shipping/Receiving, Software Testing, Soldering, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Test Bench, Test Equipment, Test Fixtures, Test Harness, Testing, Willing to Travel, Wire Harness
LOCATION
London
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

The Software and Cyber team is seeking a Vehicle Systems Integration Lab (VSIL) Lab Technician/Associate Specialist. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and has experience working with cross-functional organizations such as Production, Supply Chain and IPS.
 
The Lab Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operation and coordination of activities in the VSIL for Software, Cyber and SW Test teams with 4 primary areas of responsibility: 
  • Procurement and material management for Engineering development needs in a compliant manner as it pertains to ITAR, CUI and Government Property
  • Providing hands-on and technical support to building SILs and test benches including building prototype test harnesses.
  • Supporting ad hoc or urgent requests such as preparing for VIP events
  • Regular VSIL housekeeping
Key Job Elements:
  • Support the day-to-day activities that occur in the System Integration Lab (SIL).
  • Maintain track of high value assets and their calibration status.
  • Liaise with gauge control to ensure equipment calibration cycles are maintained. 
  • Purchase and maintain stock of relevant consumable materials like connectors, wire, solder, heat shrink and other materials that SIL users need for their work.
  • Support purchase of materials for engineering prototypes and tests.
  • Responsible for the overall cleanliness and housekeeping of shared spaces in the SIL.
  • Build test harnesses and/or test fixtures for the SIL including harnesses, Proto-board, small enclosures, or other hardware.
  • Work with Facilities and other areas of the business to ensure there is adequate storage, electrical, IT utilities/services, and furniture for the SIL.
  • Work with IT and Security to maintain security updates and status of SIL PC hardware.
  • Coordinate with PMC department for shipping and receiving to the SIL.
  • Support Capital and consumables funding planning or other budget to get the appropriate tools and test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi meters, etc.) for the SIL.
  • Manage annual SIL operating budget.
  • For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see: Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).  

Required Qualifications:

  • College Diploma or University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field 
  • Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics to build assemblies.
  • Ability to use common hand tools for crimping contacts and construction of assemblies.
  • Familiarity with Lab based instrumentation tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space.
  • Must be able to work in Canada and to obtain CGP (Controlled Goods Program) clearance and be eligible for access to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controlled data/hardware.
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified to IPC J-STD-001 standard for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
  • Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and GDLS wire harness manufacturing standards
  • Experience with industry and military standards relevant to military vehicle design
  • Experience building assemblies with automotive and military connectors
  • Experience diagnosing CAN and serial bus (RS232/422/485) connections
  • Have or be able to obtain and maintain Secret Level clearance

About the Company

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General Dynamics Land Systems

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan is a wholly-owned business unit of General Dynamics Corporation’s (NYSE:GD) Combat Systems group and is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles. GDLS has a 70-year defense heritage of providing a full spectrum of high quality, technically superior, high value products and services to the United States and its Allies and demonstrates the leadership, financial resources, technology and strength of more than 7500 employees who are dedicated to making the Company the World’s preferred supplier of land vehicles and weapons systems. This dedication assures every shareholder, customer, and the nation, that the name General Dynamics will always mean Strength on Your Side.

At the heart of Land Systems’ military-vehicle platforms is the Abrams main battle tank and the family of Stryker and LAV wheeled combat vehicles. These key ground-force assets remain critical to the military’s structure and offer continuing opportunities for modernization and enhancements that meet the Warfighter’s evolving requirements while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
http://www.gdls.com/