Submarine Imaging / RF Technician
About The Position
GDIT is seeking highly motivated technicians to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair submarine periscopes and photonics-based imaging systems. The role involves working with a variety of technologies including 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 systems/networks. Technicians must be comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and completing tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision. Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) System Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Certification, Design, and Development is highly desirable, as is knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf digital cameras, video cameras, infrared cameras, and night vision equipment. The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, along with mechanical aptitude for disassembling and reassembling complex equipment, is essential. The role requires the ability to operate basic measuring devices and learn new skills through hands-on training and mentorship. Experience with the Navy’s SUBSAFE program is a plus, as is knowledge of basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting to MIL-Spec requirements. Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, RF analyzers, and oscilloscopes is desired. A former military electronics background is highly desirable. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Office products, SharePoint, and Teams, are required. Experience with computer servers, server maintenance/repair, Linux-based operating systems, networking, and basic programming skills are a plus. The ability to operate basic hand tools for disassembly, repair, and re-assembly is necessary. Technicians must be able to work effectively within diverse teams and also be competent to handle high-profile troubleshooting independently. A minimum Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. An Associate's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of applicable experience are necessary. US Citizenship is required.
Requirements
- 8+ years of applicable experience
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum Secret Clearance or ability to attain a Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship Required
- Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Windows, Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Team, etc.)
- Ability to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems required.
- Ability to learn new skills via hands-on training and via mentorship from senior staff is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Background in Radio Frequency (RF) System Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Certification, Design and Development is highly desirable.
- Knowledge in Commercial off the shelf digital cameras, video cameras, Infrared cameras, night vision equipment, video distribution systems.
- 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.
- Background with computer servers, server maintenance/repair, Linux based operating systems, networking, and/or basic programming skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair submarine periscopes and photonics-based imaging systems.
- Work with 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 systems/networks.
- Work independently, set personal schedules, and maintain personal responsibility to complete individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision.
- Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and apply information derived from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Disassemble and reassemble complex and compact equipment.
- Operate basic measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, etc.
- Learn new skills via hands-on training and mentorship from senior staff.
- Perform work on SUBSAFE components if required.
- Perform basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL-Spec requirements.
- Operate electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, RF analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Utilize basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Office products, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Perform maintenance/repair on computer servers, Linux-based operating systems, and networking.
- Operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems.
- Work within diversely experienced teams and competently take on high profile troubleshooting in solo environments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401(k)
- 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 insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
