Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)

General Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA

3d • $161,500 - $218,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. As a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI), the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness, safety, and operational reliability of gas‑turbine‑powered ships by elevating engineering standards, improving inspection accuracy, and strengthening propulsion‑system proficiency across the fleet.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, Navy technical training, or equivalent operational experience may also qualify)
• 5+ years of related experience, with over fifteen years of supervisory and technical leadership supporting Navy propulsion systems, engineering operations, or fleet maintenance programs (25+ years highly desirable)
• Expertise in gas turbine main propulsion systems, gas turbine generators, and associated control/auxiliary systems
• Extensive experience conducting Marine Gas Turbine Inspector‑level inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries
• Strong understanding of Navy depot‑level maintenance processes, material condition assessments, and configuration validation
• Proficiency in propulsion system troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and engineering watchstanding practices
• Significant operational experience as EOOW, PPWO, Chief Engineer, or equivalent on multiple gas‑turbine‑powered ships
• DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance
• US citizenship required
• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary propulsion and engineering assessment teams
• Willingness to conduct shipboard inspections and assessments in waterfront, shipyard, and operational environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills for presenting inspection findings to fleet leadership
• Ability to collaborate with ship’s force, maintenance teams, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet engineering authorities

Nice To Haves

• 25+ years of supervisory and technical leadership supporting Navy propulsion systems, engineering operations, or fleet maintenance programs

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage/Support teams of propulsion and engineering SMEs in executing detailed marine gas turbine inspections, assessing material readiness, and validating propulsion plant performance.
• Support fleet commanders by identifying system deficiencies, verifying compliance with maintenance standards, and guiding ships toward improved propulsion reliability that directly enhances operational availability.
• Collaborate with ship engineering teams, maintenance staff, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet technical authorities to coordinate inspections, exchange engineering findings, and align propulsion system improvements with command readiness objectives.
• Engage with Gas Turbine Inspectors, Engineering Officers of the Watch, and ship leadership to ensure consistent, fleet‑wide application of maintenance best practices.
• Drive improvements in gas turbine system performance by conducting root‑cause analysis, uncovering systemic propulsion issues, and recommending corrective actions that strengthen reliability across multiple ship classes.
• Apply decades of operational and supervisory engineering experience to help ships overcome complex propulsion plant challenges and adopt innovative solutions that enhance readiness and reduce maintenance burden.
• Utilize extensive experience with gas turbine main propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, controls, and generators — supported by recent, hands‑on operational expertise — to conduct high‑fidelity inspections and provide advanced technical guidance.
• Apply deep understanding of depot‑level processes, configuration audits, and engineering watchstanding practices (including EOOW and PPWO roles) to evaluate plant health and improve engineering proficiency across the fleet.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior