Submarine Imaging​/RF Technician

Job Description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V – GDIT is looking for highly motivated technicians able to perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of submarine periscopes and photonics-based imaging systems. Scope of work includes electronics, optics, electro‑mechanical interfaces, infrared imaging, night vision devices, digital cameras, HD/HDSDI video cameras, micro‑controllers, precision controllers, gyro‑stabilized systems, RF equipment, electronic surveillance systems, GPS, communication systems, and server‑based system/ networks.

• Must be comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to complete individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision.
• Background in RF system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, certification, design and development is highly desirable. Equipment includes electronic surveillance systems, communication systems, GPS systems, direction finding systems, early warning systems, radar systems, software‑defined radios, cabling and wave guides, rotary joints, etc.
• Desire 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, and recommending improvements.
• 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.
• Ability to learn new skills via hands‑on training and mentorship from senior staff is required. On‑the‑job training is the primary learning method for system‑specific diagnosis and repairs.
• Position may require some work on SUBSAFE components so any previous experience within the Navy’s SUBSAFE program is a plus.
• Knowledge or ability to learn basic cable building, repairs, and troubleshooting skills to MIL‑Spec requirements.
• Desire knowledge of operations of electronic test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, RF analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Former military electronics background highly desirable.
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Windows, office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Background with computer servers, server maintenance/repair, Linux‑based operating systems, networking, and/or basic programming skills a plus.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools in the disassembly, repair, and re‑assembly of various components and systems required.
• Must be able to work within diversely experienced teams of people moving toward common goals. Once experience is attained, must also be competent/confident to take on high‑profile troubleshooting in solo environments.
• Minimum Secret clearance or ability to attain and Secret clearance required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• US citizenship required.

Our benefits package for all U.S.

-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. Additional offerings include short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Employees also enjoy paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

• Type of Requisition:
  Regular
• Clearance Level Currently Possess:
  None
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
  Secret
• Public Trust/Other
  
  Required:
  
  None
• Job Family: SCA
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Travel Required:
  
  Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  USA RI Newport

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.