Advanced Engineering Technician

Manassas, VA DEFENSE Full-time Posted Oct 15, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Advanced Engineering Technician, full-time, on-site in Manassas, VA, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind. 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.

Working with Engineering, Operations Support, and other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician’s primary responsibility will be to fulfill material orders accurately and on time so production teams have the supplies they need. The technician will also coordinate equipment calibration and serve as the program’s property custodian, maintaining accurate records of assigned equipment and accountable property.

Key Responsibilities

Pick, prepare, and deliver materials to fulfill production orders.

Track inventory and accurately record material movements.

Receive packages, verify contents against receiving documents, and report discrepancies.

Store materials in designated locations and maintain an organized warehouse.

Assist with inventory counts and identify material shortages.

Coordinate recurring calibration of program equipment, track due dates, and maintain calibration records.

Serve as the program’s property custodian by maintaining property records, tracking equipment locations and assignments, and supporting periodic property inventories.

Follow safety procedures and operate material-handling equipment as trained.

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize material requests, and work collaboratively across departments.

Effective communication and accurate recordkeeping skills.

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets and inventory tracking systems.

Ability to maintain inventory, equipment calibration, and property accountability records.

Commitment to safe material handling and an organized work environment.

Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, or manufacturing experience preferred.

Experience coordinating equipment calibration or maintaining property records preferred.

Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience is a plus.

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:

An associate degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to fulfill material requests accurately and on time.

Experience with inventory tracking, shipping and receiving, and accurate recordkeeping.

Ability to coordinate equipment calibration and maintain property accountability records.

Effective communication skills and a commitment to safe, collaborative work practices.

What sets you apart:

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Superior communication and collaboration skills

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range
USD $31.14 - USD $33.40 /Hr.

Company Overview

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!

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