UWS Sustainment Engineer
About The Position
Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Systems Engineer Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Systems Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS). You will play a crucial role in helping sustain IUSS systems. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sustainment Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the long-term operational readiness and lifecycle support of our complex electronic systems. This role involves close collaboration with internal engineering teams, external vendors, and on-site personnel to coordinate maintenance, troubleshoot system issues, and support system testing and upgrades.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Experience: 5+ years of related experience
- Technical skills: Proven experience in a systems engineering, field service, or sustainment engineering role. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electronic and software-based systems
- Security clearance level: Secret
- US citizenship required
- Role requirements: Onsite and some travel
Responsibilities
- Engineering Coordination & Planning: Actively participate in key engineering meetings, including Working-Level Integrated Product Teams (WIPTs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
- Develop, update, and maintain system Sustainment Plans, incorporating inputs and action items from all stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary liaison between system vendors, on-site teams, and internal engineers to coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades.
- Review technical engineering plans, vendor documentation, and training materials, providing critical feedback to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- System Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Lead and support the diagnosis and resolution of system trouble tickets from initial report to final resolution.
- Facilitate troubleshooting for complex issues related to power systems, software faults, hardware failures, and network connectivity.
- Coordinate on-site and remote technical assistance from vendors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
- Testing & Maintenance Strategy: Provide direct engineering support during Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, including planning and on-site coordination.
- Develop and refine maintenance strategies by creating maintenance responsibility matrices and system troubleshooting guides.
- Review and update maintenance procedures (e.g., Maintenance Requirement Cards - MRCs) to ensure they are current and effective.
Benefits
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
