Submarine Imaging / RF Technician

General Dynamics Information Technology•Newport, RI

8d•$39 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is looking for highly motivated technicians able to perform Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair of Submarine Periscopes and Photonics based imaging systems. Scope of work will entail working in the areas of 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 System/Networks.

Requirements

8+ years of related experience
Minimum Secret Clearance or ability to attain and Secret Clearance required.
Associate's degree or equivalent experience
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. Application into military systems, researching replacements, troubleshooting existing systems, recommending improvements.
Position can require some work on SUBSAFE components so any 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

Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair of Submarine Periscopes and Photonics based imaging systems.
Working in the areas of 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 System/Networks.
Comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to completing individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision.
Performing Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair of Submarine Periscopes and Photonics based imaging systems.
Reading, interpreting, troubleshooting, and applying information derived from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Disassembling and reassembling complex and compact equipment.
Operating basic measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, etc.
Learning new skills via hands-on training and via mentorship from senior staff.
Performing basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL-Spec requirements.
Operating basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of various components and systems.
Working within diversely experienced teams of people moving towards common goals.
Taking on high profile troubleshooting in solo environments once experience is attained.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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
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 are provided or available.