Controls Engineering Technician II – Field Service Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist the field service engineering team with Active Protection System (APS).

• Deliver hands-on technical support for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of APS kits on military vehicles and platforms.

• Aid in the engineering design and development of electrical control systems and automation devices.

• Set up, configure, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems and prototypes.

• Support the testing of systems, devices, and instruments.

• Document testing procedures and measure and record performance outcomes using established methods.

• Manage the inventory of supplies and tools utilized for testing and maintenance.

• Perform diagnostic testing and identify system faults in the field.

• Provide suitable remedial actions in the field.

• Install and calibrate production system platforms.

• Interact directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, U.S. military personnel, foreign supplier partners, vehicle prime contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Operate at customer locations and travel internationally, which may include possible OCONUS trips.

⛳️ Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 1-2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Capability to obtain a Security Clearance.

• Preference for technical training.

• Familiarity with electronic equipment installation.

• Understanding of engineering support.

• Knowledge of laboratory supply management.

• Awareness of performance analysis.

• Proficiency in technical troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of reporting testing results.

• Familiarity with control systems.

• Understanding of electro-mechanical components and instruments.

• Acquainted with test documentation.

• Knowledge of equipment repairs.

• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods.

• Capability to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.

• Willingness to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climates and/or operate machinery.

• Openness to working a different shift if requested.

• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required.

• Anticipate more than 50% travel.

• This position is considered Safety-Sensitive.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for the Gain Sharing Program.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Basic life insurance.

• Pre-tax spending accounts.

• 401k plan.

• Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Accident Insurance.

• Identity Theft Protection.

• Enhanced Legal Services.

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

• Educational Assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid holidays.

• 120 hours of PTO annually.

• Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.