Edgefield Test Center Instrumentation Test Engineer

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Position Title: Edgefield Test Center Instrumentation Test Engineer

Location: Edgefield, SC, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: SC

City: Edgefield

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17361476

Description: Instrumentation Test Engineer

Job Description

About the Role
The Edgefield Test Center is seeking for an experience Instrumentation Test Engineer to perform tasks associated with instrumentation and data acquisition during live fire test events at the facility. The Instrumentation Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accurate set-up, collection and post-processing of all data and video required to meet specified customer requirements.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

• Responsible for all aspects of data collection and instrumentation of a test asset during a live fire test event. Collect and analyze all test data and write reports as required.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation sensors (i.e., pressure sensors, accelerometers, etc,) and data acquisition systems on test assets.
• Responsible for the maintenance, set-up and operation of Anthropomorphic Test Dummies used to measure occupant injury during a blast event.
• Review test plans and develop instrumentation installation plans to support test programs. Provide input for proposals and future programs and provide support when necessary

• Install, maintain and operate all high speed and HD video cameras used during test events. Support and maintain the security camera system at the Edgefield Test Center
• Participate in test operations for small arms, medium caliber and large caliber ammunition

• Act as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for any required classified computer systems at the facility
• Support general range site preparation and set-up for test operations to include fabrication of test targets and other tasks required per the test program
• Ensure readiness of the range facility to include maintenance of buildings, rounds, roads, and equipment.
• Operate various hand, bench and machine tools, as well as various pieces of heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, tele-handlers, bulldozers, excavators, etc
• Provide input into safety procedures developed for range activities and ensure compliance of the Process Safety Management program during execution of explosive and ballistic test events

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience sought in a similar role
• Experience with instrumentation hardware and data acquisition systems is required.
• Previous experience with high-speed video or video collection is preferred
• Knowledge of networking is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to work both indoors and outdoors during any time of year. The candidate must be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around test assets and military vehicles is desired.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Prior knowledge or experience with ammunition handling, firearms, blast or ballistic testing is preferred

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Instrumentation Test Engineer

Job Description

About the Role
The Edgefield Test Center is seeking for an experience Instrumentation Test Engineer to perform tasks associated with instrumentation and data acquisition during live fire test events at the facility. The Instrumentation Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accurate set-up, collection and post-processing of all data and video required to meet specified customer requirements.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate this Role

• Responsible for all aspects of data collection and instrumentation of a test asset during a live fire test event. Collect and analyze all test data and write reports as required.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation sensors (i.e., pressure sensors, accelerometers, etc,) and data acquisition systems on test assets.
• Responsible for the maintenance, set-up and operation of Anthropomorphic Test Dummies used to measure occupant injury during a blast event.
• Review test plans and develop instrumentation installation plans to support test programs. Provide input for proposals and future programs and provide support when necessary

• Install, maintain and operate all high speed and HD video cameras used during test events. Support and maintain the security camera system at the Edgefield Test Center
• Participate in test operations for small arms, medium caliber and large caliber ammunition

• Act as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for any required classified computer systems at the facility
• Support general range site preparation and set-up for test operations to include fabrication of test targets and other tasks required per the test program
• Ensure readiness of the range facility to include maintenance of buildings, rounds, roads, and equipment.
• Operate various hand, bench and machine tools, as well as various pieces of heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, tele-handlers, bulldozers, excavators, etc
• Provide input into safety procedures developed for range activities and ensure compliance of the Process Safety Management program during execution of explosive and ballistic test events

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Other technical degrees will be considered with related experience.)
• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience sought in a similar role
• Experience with instrumentation hardware and data acquisition systems is required.
• Previous experience with high-speed video or video collection is preferred
• Knowledge of networking is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet or exceed deadlines, and build strong team relationships with members of the communications and strategy teams
• Microsoft Office experience including PowerPoint, Excel, etc

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• This position may require the candidate to work both indoors and outdoors during any time of year. The candidate must be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around test assets and military vehicles is desired.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
• Prior knowledge or experience with ammunition handling, firearms, blast or ballistic testing is preferred

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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