Engineering Technician V

General Dynamics Information Technology; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Engineering Technician V in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is focused on waterfront shipboard construction on U.S. Naval ships, requiring installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, an Associates degree, and relevant certifications. Benefits include 401K matching, health packages, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience is required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Cableway Certified and WAF Tagout qualified.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and corrects issues using diagnostic tools.
• Prepares operation and malfunction reports.

Skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical knowledge of electronics

Quality assurance testing

Leadership

Education

Associates of Arts/Associates of Science

Tools

Test and diagnostic equipment

Optical testing tools

Job description

Engineering Technician V

Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices.
2. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in order to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
3. Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
4. Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
5. Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
6. Provides operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
7. Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
8. Works with engineering staff to determine and solve equipment design problems.
9. Performs quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
10. Provides work leadership to less-experienced technicians, and may have supervisory responsibility.
11. Participates in special projects, as required.

Certifications

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.

Requirements

• Education: Associates of Arts/Associates of Science.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience.
• Security Clearance Level: None.
• Location: Customer Site.
• US Citizenship Required.

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