T/A Instrumentation Service Aide | General Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position T/A Instrumentation Service Aide US-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-21002 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades EB Groton Shipyard Overview D451 Instrumentation is looking for two technical aides to join our data acquisition team. The position requires candidates to apply electronics and digital system skills to computer-based test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Job functions include the development, fabrication, installation, and operation of shipboard and laboratory test instrumentation. Specifically, the construction of instrumentation circuits, chassis, assemblies, and cabling for both COLUMBIA and VIRGINIA class submarines. Candidates will be required to install and verify the operation of instrumentation systems, interfaces, and fiber optic networking onboard submarines and in the associated test facilities.

The ability to understand and follow official test procedures and related data recording requirements is critical, along with the ability to read and work to electrical schematics. General soldering techniques, ESD procedures, and building and repairing fiber optic and copper cables and connectors is also required. The successful candidate must communicate effectively and work within a high performing multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for highly motivated people with a personal desire to learn, grow, and excel within the organization. This position requires that candidates possess the ability to work in a shipyard/shipboard environment.

Responsibilities

Soldering experience Fabrication and wiring of electronic test equipment enclosures/panels/chassis Familiarity with ESD equipment and precautions Operating general purpose laboratory equipment and data recorders Copper and fiber optic cable termination Working knowledge of computer equipment Effective communicator Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent GED Minimum of 1 year of related work experience as an electronics technician or equivalent training at a technical school Required to work in a shipyard/shipboard environment Preferred: Experience working with data acquisition systems or sensors Experience working with and terminating fiber optics Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs PI287567608