Submarine Imaging / RF Technician

About the role

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician V to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of related experience and a minimum Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of submarine periscopes and photonics-based imaging systems. The scope of work encompasses electronics, optics, electro-mechanical interfaces, infrared imaging, night vision devices, digital still cameras, HD/HDSDI video cameras, micro-controllers, precision controllers, gyro-stabilized systems, radio frequency equipment, electronic surveillance systems, GPS, communication systems, and server-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of submarine periscopes and photonics-based imaging systems
• Work in areas of electronics, optics, electro-mechanical interfaces, infrared imaging, night vision devices, digital still cameras, HD/HDSDI video cameras, micro-controllers, precision controllers, gyro-stabilized systems, radio frequency equipment, electronic surveillance systems, GPS, communication systems, and server-based systems
• Comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to complete individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision
• Background in Radio Frequency (RF) system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, certification, design and development is highly desirable
• Knowledge of or ability to learn basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL-Spec requirements
• Possess ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and apply information derived from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Possess mechanical aptitude to disassemble and reassemble complex and compact equipment
• Possess ability to operate basic measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, etc.
• Ability to learn new skills via hands-on training and via mentorship from senior staff
• On the Job training is the primary learning method for system specific diagnosis and repairs
• Possess ability to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems
• Must be able to work within diversely experienced teams of people moving towards common goals
• Competent/confident to take on high profile troubleshooting in solo environments

Requirements

Minimum Secret Clearance or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance required. Associate's degree or equivalent experience. US Citizenship Required. Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Windows, office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Team, etc. Background with computer servers, server maintenance/repair, Linux based operating systems, networking, and/or basic programming skills a plus. Ability to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems required. Must be able to work within diversely experienced teams of people moving towards common goals.

Qualifications

Electronic Testing, Electronic Troubleshooting, RF Testing, RF Troubleshooting, Shipboard Operations

Skills

Electronic Testing, Electronic Troubleshooting, RF Testing, RF Troubleshooting, Shipboard Operations

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Pay

Between $38.82 - $52.52 per hour. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

40 scheduled weekly hours. Less than 10% travel required. Telecommuting options are available. Onsite work location is in USA RI Newport. Additional work locations are available.