Electronics Technician Maintenance III

General Dynamics Information Technology; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks an Electronics Technician Maintenance III in Sterling, VA to sustain PTAC assets and support rapid global responses.

You will work with customers and engineering teams to implement RF solutions, troubleshoot RF systems, and perform advanced maintenance. The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with travel up to 50% to support worldwide operations and high‑threat environments.

Qualifications

• Associates of Arts/Associates of Science and/or 3+ years of related experience.
• Loading keys on radios and RF systems troubleshooting.
• Secret clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and in-house engineering to create, innovate, and implement RF solutions in global environments.
• Provide expert maintenance, rapid repairs, and technical support for critical assets to sustain mission readiness.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Radio key loading

Customer-service mindset

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent experience

Tools

RF spectrum analyzers

Viavi test tools

Technician laptops with managed tools

Job description

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE III

The Electronics Maintenance Technician III is essential to sustaining the Protective Technology and Countermeasures (PTAC) Program’s global readiness. This highly deployable technician provides advanced maintenance, rapid repairs, and technical support for critical operating stock assets that enable protective missions worldwide, including in high‑threat environments. With PTAC’s high operational tempo and frequent unscheduled rapid‑response taskings, this role ensures continuous asset availability, minimizes downtime, and preserves the program’s ability to respond immediately and effectively. Without this position, PTAC would face degraded mission capability, delayed support, and increased operational risk—making full staffing at the Technician III level indispensable to program success. Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Electronics Technician Maintenance III for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an Electronics Technician Maintenance III, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Protective Technology Branch. You will play a crucial role in providing expert level integration and technical services for customer missions as directed.

• Collaborate with customers and in house engineering experts to create, innovate, and implement RF solutions in global environments.
• Utilize RF spectrum analyzers, Viavi test tools, and technician specific laptops with managed tools.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring a strong attitude for customer service excellence, a willingness to learn, adaptability to constantly changing environments. The Electronics Technician Maintenance III must have:

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science and / or Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Loading keys on radios, Repairing and troubleshooting of RF systems, a normal understanding of fabrication as required, understanding of block diagrams and design documentation.
• Security clearance level: Minimum of Secret level clearance
• US citizenship required.
• Role requirements: Travel to global environments can happen at a moment’s notice as this role support the Protective Technology Branch, travel expected 50% of the time.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.