Engineering Specialist
2 - 5 years
Canonsburg, PA
$45k - $68k/year
Contract
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Join a team where your hands-on skills directly support mission-critical defense technologies. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll work alongside engineers and technicians to build, test, and refine advanced electronic and electro-mechanical systems used in real-world applications.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned technician, this role offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful, high-impact work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Why This Role Stands Out:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
*I am looking for MANY individuals - so no matter how many people apply - if you are interested, I would like to see your resume!
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned technician, this role offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful, high-impact work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies
- Calibrate, align, and maintain test equipment and system components
- Work from schematics and technical instructions to construct tools, fixtures, and experimental setups
- Perform diagnostics, data collection, and analysis to improve processes and performance
- Support lab experiments, including setup, execution, and documentation
- Prepare lab materials, including chemical compounds and solutions as needed
- Help solve real hardware and process challenges with practical, hands-on solutions
- Contribute to development and testing of advanced laser and light-based systems
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Hands-on work with cutting-edge defense and aerospace technologies
- Strong mentorship environment—learn from experienced engineers and technicians
- Mix of lab, production, and R&D exposure
- Clear path for growth from technician to advanced technical roles
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- HS Diploma
- 1+ year of relevant experience in an engineering/laboratory support role (time in Electrical test or electro-mechanical test/assembly environment) OR equivalent training/experience
- Fundamental proficiency with electronic tools, test equipment, and fabrication
- Solder repair certification and/or FCC First Class License (may be required)
- Working knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, diagnostics, and calibration
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire
- On-site work required
Preferred Qualification:
- Associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent (Technical School/Military Training/bachelor's degree or Years of Experience) (We love Avionics Tech's - MOS 12R's /1142 / 17E)
- Solder repair certification and/or FCC First Class License
- DoD Security Clearance
*I am looking for MANY individuals - so no matter how many people apply - if you are interested, I would like to see your resume!