• Bachelor’s of Science degree or Technology degree in Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a controlled billet in accordance with DoD Instruction 5210.42 Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a IT Operations Specialist. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Works as individual contributor using defined resources to meet project requirements
• Gathers and organizes data for review with appropriate engineer(s) in support of project
• Accepts direction from superiors
• Integrates well in a team environment
• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems
• Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs
• Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters
• Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements
• Participates in engineering teams supporting experiment design, materials, equipment setup and maintenance and related issues
• Provides technical expertise to customers, users or company personnel either at domestic or international field sites
• Develops, implements, installs, tests, modifies and/or operates complex equipment and systems
• Develops test plans and preventative maintenance programs
• Instructs customers in the operation and maintenance of the system

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Learns to use professional concepts
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Works on problems of limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Builds stable working relationships internally
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work
• Clear understanding of basic principles, theories, and concepts
• Clear understanding of industry practices and standards
• Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures
• Work is closely supervised
• Follows specific, detailed instructions
• Contributions are usually limited to task- related activities
• Errors do not typically have a major effect on the organization
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group
• Grasps and applies new information quickly
• Handles more complex assignments
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions
• Demonstrates technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment