Field Engineering Sr Manager
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Engineering
Operations Management, Cybersecurity
Field Engineering Sr Manager
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Field Engineering Sr Manager for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Field Engineering Sr Manager, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of multiple VLS customers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring MK 41 VLS equipment is maintained and tested to the stringent VLS requirements to maintain US National Security. Manage over 20 direct reports in the day to day operations of the VLS shipbard and VLS production.
Collaborate with multiple GDIT departments such as Quality Assurance, Security, Weld Shop, Painting Shop and outside vendors/subcontractors. Drive schedules and manage the work force to successfully meet multiple contract milestones. Utilize experience as VLS Test Director to ensure current and correct VLS policies and procedures are being followed. Maintain a fluid relationship with the VLS PEO and VLS ISEA.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your VLS Test Director expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Field Engineering Sr Manager must have:
- Education:
Bachelor of Science - Experience:
5+ years of related experience - Security clearance level:
Secret - US citizenship required
- Role requirements:
Maintain an active and fluid relationship with the VLS customers
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chesapeake
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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