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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Engineering Technician III

GDIT Norfolk, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$26.35 - $35.65 per hour

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Description

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 mechanical equipment and related devices.
  • Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles 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 and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
  • Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
  • Assists engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems.
  • May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
  • May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
  • Participates in special projects, as required.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
  • Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience.
  • Location: On Customer Site.
  • US Citizenship Required.

Certifications:

  • Cableway Certified, Cableway Inspector, Cableway Inspector, Cableway Inspector, Connertor Certified Modular, COAX, Multi-Pin Connector Fabricator and Inspector: Connector Trained and Qualified with 40 hours OJT. WAF Tagout qualified.

Benefits:

  • 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

Skills

Required

  • Blueprints
  • Electrical Installations
  • Shipyards

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-VA-Norfolk/Engineering-Technician-III_RQ230674-1

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