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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V

GDIT Newport, RI On-site senior full-time

Salary

$38.82 - $52.52 per hour

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Description

GDIT is looking for highly motivated technicians able to perform Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Repair of Submarine Periscopes and Photonics based imaging systems.

The 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Must be comfortable working independently, setting personal schedules, and maintaining personal responsibility to completing individual tasks to meet team goals with minimal supervision.
  • Background in Radio Frequency (RF) System Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Certification, Design and Development is highly desirable.
  • Desire knowledge in Commercial off the shelf digital cameras, video cameras, Infrared cameras, night vision equipment, video distribution systems.
  • 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 via mentorship from senior staff is required.
  • 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.
  • Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Windows, office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Team, 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 towards common goals.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay and paid time off
  • Full flex work weeks where possible
  • 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

Skills

Required

  • Electronic Testing
  • Electronic Troubleshooting
  • RF Testing
  • RF Troubleshooting
  • Shipboard Operations
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • SharePoint

Nice to have

  • Radio Frequency System Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Certification
  • Design and Development
  • Commercial off the shelf digital cameras
  • video cameras
  • Infrared cameras
  • night vision equipment
  • video distribution systems
  • SUBSAFE program
  • Linux based operating systems
  • networking
  • basic programming skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-RI-Newport/Submarine-Imaging---RF-Technician_RQ226574-1

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