Sr. Electrical Engineer
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a self-motivated electrical engineer with experience in test equipment development and maintenance. The position provides on-base and off-site technical services and sustainment for U.S. Navy MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) subassemblies, with a primary focus on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems. The engineer supports ATE operations, production, and fleet efforts, ensuring systems meet operational requirements. Work includes equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, repair support, and maintenance of technical documentation. The role also includes custom printed circuit board hardware design using Altium Designer and may involve design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements. The position is onsite at the customer site in Port Hueneme, California, with CONUS and OCONUS travel. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated likely salary range is $107,744–$126,500, with actual compensation dependent on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 5 years of electrical engineering or related experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current active Secret clearance.
- Expertise in electrical engineering principles, including voltage, current, and resistance.
- Experience with cabling and wiring, and electrical circuit board design.
- Proficiency in generating and assessing electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures.
- Ability to independently identify problems and possible root causes related to test processes, equipment, and the unit under test.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated test systems, including troubleshooting to the component level.
- Hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide accurate and concise status reports and findings.
- Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS; the posting lists travel as 25% and 25–50%.
Nice To Haves
- MK 41 hardware experience.
- Circuit board development experience.
- Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET, and/or C++.
Responsibilities
- Support ATE operations, functionality, and production, including equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, and repair assistance.
- Support production and fleet efforts to ensure ATE systems meet operational requirements.
- Create, review, and update electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Diagnose and resolve system failures and assist with modifications to ATE parts and subassemblies as needed.
- Support corrective and preventive action processes and equipment preservation.
- Deliver testing reports, failure investigation records, updated schematics, design documentation, and travel logs as required.
- May assist with design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements.
- Design custom printed circuit board hardware using Altium Designer.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision plan.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Paid education and certifications.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
