Position Title: DSESTS Operator/Field Technician - Kuwait

Location: ., KW, Kuwait

Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Kuwait
City: .

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17818549

Description: Position Description:

• Provides technical and maintenance troubleshooting and repair for the Abrams' Family of Vehicles' (FOV) Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Repairable Units (SRUs);
• Capable of providing informal instruction to the team and the customer;
• Develops and provides written technical reports as required;
• Document and track jobs and potential cost avoidance data generated from repairs;
• Interfaces with KLF Army units (customer) and other GDLS Employees at a deployed location;
• Conducts daily operational interface with DSESTS Team Members from other defense contracting companies.
• Reports to the GDLS Supervisor at the assigned location.

Position Requirements:

• Must have background or recent experience with Direct Support Electrical Test Sets (DSESTS)
• Be able to pass a DSESTS certification training program;
• Able to work with minimal supervision;
• Be able to work autonomously with government personnel;
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport;
• Excellent communication skills along with professional demeanor that extends to all levels of the organization to include our customers and management;
• Able to gain access to military installations and potential travel throughout the MENA region;
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations;
• 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.
Position Description:

• Provides technical and maintenance troubleshooting and repair for the Abrams' Family of Vehicles' (FOV) Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Shop Repairable Units (SRUs);
• Capable of providing informal instruction to the team and the customer;
• Develops and provides written technical reports as required;
• Document and track jobs and potential cost avoidance data generated from repairs;
• Interfaces with KLF Army units (customer) and other GDLS Employees at a deployed location;
• Conducts daily operational interface with DSESTS Team Members from other defense contracting companies.
• Reports to the GDLS Supervisor at the assigned location.

Position Requirements:

• Must have background or recent experience with Direct Support Electrical Test Sets (DSESTS)
• Be able to pass a DSESTS certification training program;
• Able to work with minimal supervision;
• Be able to work autonomously with government personnel;
• Must be able to meet and maintain all deployment requirements, to include a Passport;
• Excellent communication skills along with professional demeanor that extends to all levels of the organization to include our customers and management;
• Able to gain access to military installations and potential travel throughout the MENA region;
• Willing to work effectively in a team-oriented structure to include field, office, and shop environments both on and off military installations;
• 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.