Engineering Technician IV

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter performing the following tasks:

• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices.
• Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in order to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
• Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
• Provides operation/maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
• Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
• Works with engineering staff to determine and solve equipment design problems.
• Performs quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
• Provides work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Installation and maintenance of a Fiber Optic cables onboard naval ships.
• Splice and Terminate fiber optic cables.
• Perform fiber tests: OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes.

• Cableway Certified
• Connertor Certified Modular
• COAX, Multi-Pin
• Connector Fabricator and Inspector
• Connector Trained and Qualified with 40 hours OJT
• Fiber Optic Cable Handling, Pulling, Forming/Shaping
• BOF, Single/Multi, Optical Testing, Fusion Splicing
• Supervisor & QA, BOF Licensed Installer
• WAF Tagout qualified

• Education:
  
  Associates of Arts/Associates of Science
• Required Experience:
  
  5+ years of related experience
• Security Clearance Level: None
• Location:
  
  Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Travel Required:
  
  10-25%
• Telecommuting Options:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  USA VA Norfolk
• Additional Work Locations:

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $28.05 - $37.95. 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.

Total Rewards At GDIT, our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and more. We offer flexible work arrangements where possible and opportunities for professional growth and certifications. We are a global technology and professional services company delivering consulting, technology and mission services to government agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans