Electronics Technician III

About the role

As an Electronics Technician Maintenance III at GDIT, you will perform impactful maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading Surface ship Torpedo Counter Measures and Defense AN/SLQ-25 systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic and mechanical developmental and production equipment, parts, components, and systems according to engineering instructions
• Perform complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions
• Conduct complex engineering tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment
• Record gathered test data
• Diagnose and isolate equipment and system malfunctions which fail to respond to standard corrective measures
• Construct/assemble components, subunits, or simple models
• Adapt standard equipment for specific troubleshooting applications
• Repair or modify cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technicians
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Participate in special projects as required
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and mechanical equipment to the component level
• Generate Test and Inspection Reports to document testing, troubleshooting, and repair actions
• Review and comment on system test procedures

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience
• Three to five years of related experience fabricating, maintaining and repairing electronic components
• Component-level troubleshooting and repair preferred
• Secret security clearance required
• US citizenship required

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the fabrication, testing, and modification of electro-mechanical components
• Knowledge of and ability to use the related tools, equipment, and systems
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
• Ability to follow detailed troubleshooting instructions
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to work onboard ships in industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, squat, and reach for warehoused material
• Ability to wear required safety gear (hat, glasses, hearing protection, shoes, PPE)

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Travel required: 10–25%

Occasional travel: approximately one week per month, both CONUS and OCONUS