SURTASS Field Technician (T-AGOS & SURTASS-E)

General Dynamics•Norfolk, VA

72d•Onsite

About The Position

SURTASS provides an on-demand, mobile, and active/passive maritime surveillance capability in support of Joint and Naval Task Force commanders via towed acoustic sensor systems. The ships and installed SURTASS mission equipment are designed for extended duration and independent operations in remote geographic areas. Thus, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission objective. It is intended that operations and maintenance be performed on board vessels and in depot maintenance facilities with the objective of maximizing operational readiness. This position is for a future opportunity that is expected to be awarded in 2026 Join GDIT as a Field Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. The Field Technician Crewmember shall: Stand watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) onboard SURTASS Vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment to support Fleet requirements, including maintaining all required records and logs and monitoring and sending record Naval Message Traffic. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all SURTASS mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents, as required. Preventative maintenance records shall be maintained in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790. On SURTASS-E vessels, the O&M Crewmember Technicians will also conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on: (1) Passive Array winch, to include all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. (2) Antennas, including preservation (3) Electrical generation and distribution equipment and systems. (4) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, limited to routine system checks and filter changes. (5) Van doors (6) Protected Distribution System (7) Van lighting systems, internal and external (8) Freshwater washdowns, minor preservation, and minor painting of the vans Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN/WKRQ log, which shall include all applicable labor, external technical assistance, parts, and time expended. Maintain an accurate logistics inventory as provided by the Government, and provide periodic updates to the Product Support Facility (PSF). Any deviation beyond 5% of consumables and 2% of repair parts can result in financial liability for the contractor to correct. Operate the shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including ensuring it is in calibration through early and frequent coordination with the PSF. The Government will provide the test equipment, and be responsible for repair, calibration, and replacement of test equipment. Maintain a technical library on each ship to support all SURTASS mission equipment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or be a graduate of US Navy electronics "C" school or equivalent civilian electronics technical school (Curriculum: maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of: VME computers, digital computers, microprocessors or peripheral/interface equipment, networks, communications system, navigation system and/or sonar system).
2+ years of related experience
ACTIVE SECRET clearance
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 12 months

Nice To Haves

Five years' experience of practical hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of, at a minimum, one of the following: Virtual Machine Environment (VME) computers, networks, digital computers, microprocessors, communications systems, navigation systems, and/or sonar systems. Experience with SURTASS mission systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Stand watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) onboard SURTASS Vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment to support Fleet requirements, including maintaining all required records and logs and monitoring and sending record Naval Message Traffic.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all SURTASS mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents, as required. Preventative maintenance records shall be maintained in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.
On SURTASS-E vessels, the O&M Crewmember Technicians will also conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on: (1) Passive Array winch, to include all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. (2) Antennas, including preservation (3) Electrical generation and distribution equipment and systems. (4) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, limited to routine system checks and filter changes. (5) Van doors (6) Protected Distribution System (7) Van lighting systems, internal and external (8) Freshwater washdowns, minor preservation, and minor painting of the vans
Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN/WKRQ log, which shall include all applicable labor, external technical assistance, parts, and time expended.
Maintain an accurate logistics inventory as provided by the Government, and provide periodic updates to the Product Support Facility (PSF). Any deviation beyond 5% of consumables and 2% of repair parts can result in financial liability for the contractor to correct.
Operate the shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including ensuring it is in calibration through early and frequent coordination with the PSF. The Government will provide the test equipment, and be responsible for repair, calibration, and replacement of test equipment.
Maintain a technical library on each ship to support all SURTASS mission equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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
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
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance