General Dynamics IT
USA RI Newport
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
None
Job Family:
SCA
Electronic Testing, Electronic Troubleshooting, RF Testing, RF Troubleshooting, Shipboard Operations
None
8 + years of related experience
Yes
Job Description:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V
GDIT is looking for highly motivated technicians able to perform Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair of Submarine Periscopes and Photonics based imaging systems. Scope of work will entail working in the 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 System/Networks.
Job Description - Must be comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to completing 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. Equipment includes Electronic Surveillance Systems, Communication Systems, GPS systems, Direction Finding Systems, Early Warning Systems, Radar systems, Software Defined Radios, Cabling and Waveguides, Rotary Joints, etc. - Desire knowledge in Commercial off the shelf digital cameras, video cameras, Infrared cameras, night vision equipment, video distribution systems. Application into military systems, researching replacements, troubleshooting existing systems, recommending improvements. - Possess ability to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and apply information derived from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. - Requires 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 is required. On the Job training is the primary learning method for system specific diagnosis and repairs. - Position can require some work on SUBSAFE components so any previous experience working within the Navy’s SUBSAFE program is a plus.
Knowledge of or ability to learn of basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL-Spec requirements.
Desire knowledge in operations of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, RF analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
Former Military Electronics background highly desirable for this position.
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. Once experience is attained must also be competent/confident to take on high profile troubleshooting in solo environments. - Minimum Secret Clearance or ability to attain and Secret Clearance required. - Associate's degree or equivalent experience - 8+ years of applicable experience - US Citizenship Required
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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $38.82 - $52.52. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Less than 10%
Onsite
Work Location:
USA RI Newport
Additional Work Locations:
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. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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