Engineering Support Specialist for the Electronic Security System and CSWF

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a controlled billet in accordance with DoD Instruction 5210.42 Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)

REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• DoD 8570 IAT level II certification (CompTIA Security +, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security, Linux+, MCSA, VMWare.)

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.

As an Engineering Support Specialist for the Electronic Security System (ESS), you will manage and optimize ESS sustainment operations, provide operational security awareness training, and ensure technical readiness. Your responsibilities include supervising personnel, improving processes, ensuring PRP compliance, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. You will also perform System Administrator and ESS technician duties, including preventive and corrective maintenance and front-line user assistance. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to safeguard high-value assets and enhance mission effectiveness.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you’ll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area
• Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, health-care benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Job Requires:

• Department of Defense Active Secret Security clearance at time of hire.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a controlled billet in accordance with DoD Instruction 5210.42 Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).
• U.S. citizenship is required
• On-Call and Call-In status is required after normal working hours, on weekends and holiday on a rotating basis.
• Qualification as Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to perform sensor maintenance indoors and outdoors in secure areas.
• Cyber Security workforce (CSWF) certification and qualification as system administrator to perform maintenance on network in secure areas.
• Required to Maintain continuing education for acquired IT (20hrs) and technical certification.
• Advanced IT certifications will be required throughout employment.

Experienced Required:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Security Measures Design and Implementation
• Operational Support Supervision
• Troubleshooting and Repair Coordination
• Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Emergency Response Protocols
• Electronic Security Systems Expertise
• Instructional and Training
• Technical Support and Maintenance
• Operational Briefings and System Integrity
• Troubleshooting and Repair Coordination
• Operations and Safety

REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

• DoD 8570 IAT level II certification (CompTIA Security +, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security, Linux+, MCSA, VMWare.)

REQUIRED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF HIRE:

• Operating System (OS) certification, MTA 98-365 or HBSS certification or must be completed within 3 months from date of employment

Workplace Options: 

• This position is 100% on-site for support at a DOD owned and operated facility. While on-site, you will be a part of the Kings Bay Ga., SWFLANT, facility.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans