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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Engineering Technician IV

GDIT Seattle, WA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$29.52 - $37.95 per hour

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Description

We are seeking an Engineering Technician IV to work on waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization projects within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, and testing various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Applying technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems
  • Troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment
  • Modifying circuitry to improve performance
  • Making recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems
  • Providing operation/maintenance instruction to customer personnel
  • Preparing operating and malfunction reports and related documentation
  • Working with engineering staff to determine and solve equipment design problems
  • Performing quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians
  • Providing work leadership to less-experienced technicians
  • Maintaining current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
  • Participating in special projects as required
  • Installation and maintenance of Fiber Optic cables onboard naval ships
  • Splicing and terminating fiber optic cables
  • Performing fiber tests using OTDR, power meter/laser source, and scopes

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Associate's degree in a relevant field
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Cableway Certified, Connector 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, and WAF Tagout qualified

In return for your expertise, we offer:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $29.52 - $37.95.

Skills

Required

  • Electrician
  • Ship Building
  • Shipyards
  • Fiber Optic cables
  • OTDR
  • power meter/laser source
  • scopes

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