Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Engineering Technician

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Grand Rapids
Posted: Aug 25

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

Perform special test following test specifications and procedures for high volume manufacturing
Set up and perform test with minimal direction using sophisticated equipment - perform analyses and diagnostics of process, products, computers, and test equipment used in systems verification
Troubleshoot electronics systems, circuit card assemblies to component level with analog, digital, and microprocessor-based circuits, assemblies, and test equipment
Capability in the assembly/dis-assembly of test equipment and product
Prescribe rework instructions for products needing repair
Maintain product test records in quality data tracking system
Ensure product compliance and quality
Attend and participate in team meetings

What they want

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
Associate's degree in an electronics technology discipline from an accredited university or college (or High School diploma / GED with at least two years of experience in Testing and/or Troubleshooting)
Active security clearance
Experience in high volume production environment
Experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
Experienced with general purpose test instruments (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, phase angle voltmeters and automated test equipment)
Able to fault isolate electronics to the component level
Experienced in functional testing and environmental stress screening of class 3 electronics systems
Able to follow technical procedures and specifications
Able to read and understand technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, drawings, and parts lists

Starts: 2026-07-22