Engineering Technician

About the Role

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Engineering Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

Responsibilities

• Test C4I external communication systems for surface ship RCS (Radio Communication System) such as NMT, CBSP, etc.
• Rip out cables, roll back cables, remove items/equipment off the bulkhead, and perform some foundation removals.
• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.
• Use hand tools and testing equipment to inspect and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment.
• Replace faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures.
• Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and complete circuits according to diagram specifications.
• Work from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 75 lbs.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related experience in testing C4I external communication systems for surface ship RCS.
• Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
• Ability to obtain all necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard).
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Willingness to travel (within and outside of the continental United States) for up to 20% of the time.
• Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Communications Testing, Foundation Repairs, Power Cables, and Radio Communications Systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in using hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong adherence to safety procedures.

Pay

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $22.97 - $31.07. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA VA Newport News

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave. Additional offerings include short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.