Engineering Technician - Shipboard
About The Position
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks: Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems. Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment. Modifies circuitry to improve performance. Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems. Provides operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel. Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation. Assists engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems. May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians. May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians. Participates in special projects, as required. 1+ years of related experience Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience. Must be a US Citizen Ability to obtain Secret security clearance GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. #hireshipyardcareersgdit The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.93 - $26.97. 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.
Requirements
- 1+ years of related experience
- Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain Secret security clearance
- Technical Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Diagnostic Equipment
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices.
- Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
- Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
- Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
- Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
- Provides operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
- Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
- Assists engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems.
- May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
- May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
- Participates in special projects, as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- paid time off
- full flex work weeks where possible
- vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
