Field Technician II - Poland in Poland, Indiana at Land Systems

Position Title: Field Technician II - Poland

Location: Poland, WA, Poland

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Poland
City: Poland

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 17814702

Description: 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.

Position Description

Duration of this assignment is approximately 9-12 Months.

• The Field Technician Mechanic at the designated site is required to interface with the client, other GDLS employees at the location, and reports to the assigned Supervisor.
• Provides technical and maintenance troubleshooting and repair for the Abrams family of vehicles' Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Repairable Units (SRUs), capable of providing informal instruction to team and customer.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity, which require a high degree of individual ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• Notifies Management of problems within technical areas as required, to include generating Field Problem Reports (FPRs) for processing.
• Daily interactions with Polish Land Forces leadership, maintenance personnel, and tank crews.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Position Requirements

• Experienced maintenance mechanic (3+ years), familiar with the maintenance tasks, diagnosing, troubleshooting and servicing of variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1 SA, M1A2 SEP V2 and V3) vehicles. M1A2-SEP V3 experience is most relevant and preferred.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work autonomously with Polish Land Forces personnel.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to gain access to military installations and travel throughout Europe.
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations.
• Must meet ASR guidelines for Abrams Driver's Station entry, as described in EHSI E09.
• Able to obtain a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a tank driver's license.
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance, if necessary.
• Required to work at various heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, able to work in enclosed spaces, often in awkward positions, extreme temperatures, and other adverse weather conditions;
• Must be a US Person

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.
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.

Position Description

Duration of this assignment is approximately 9-12 Months.

• The Field Technician Mechanic at the designated site is required to interface with the client, other GDLS employees at the location, and reports to the assigned Supervisor.
• Provides technical and maintenance troubleshooting and repair for the Abrams family of vehicles' Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Repairable Units (SRUs), capable of providing informal instruction to team and customer.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity, which require a high degree of individual ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness.
• Notifies Management of problems within technical areas as required, to include generating Field Problem Reports (FPRs) for processing.
• Daily interactions with Polish Land Forces leadership, maintenance personnel, and tank crews.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Position Requirements

• Experienced maintenance mechanic (3+ years), familiar with the maintenance tasks, diagnosing, troubleshooting and servicing of variations of the Abrams Tanks (M1A1 SA, M1A2 SEP V2 and V3) vehicles. M1A2-SEP V3 experience is most relevant and preferred.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work autonomously with Polish Land Forces personnel.
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to gain access to military installations and travel throughout Europe.
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations.
• Must meet ASR guidelines for Abrams Driver's Station entry, as described in EHSI E09.
• Able to obtain a valid State Driver's License and be able to obtain a tank driver's license.
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance, if necessary.
• Required to work at various heights, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to climb, able to work in enclosed spaces, often in awkward positions, extreme temperatures, and other adverse weather conditions;
• Must be a US Person

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.