Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Technician - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a field-maintenance technician to service security screening equipment in the Virginia area. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and on-site repairs for ETD systems, and respond to malfunctions to ensure readiness.

You will document trends, provide basic user training to Department personnel, and maintain logs and service records. A Secret clearance and US citizenship are required, with lifting up to 50 lbs and travel <10%.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting and diagnostic work on electronic/mechanical systems.
• Maintenance and calibration of security-related equipment.
• Document repairs and service actions accurately.
• Basic user training and technical support for field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Meet product lifecycle requirements for telecom, security, and tech products.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of ETD systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunction support requests.
• Support field customers with operational standards, field triage, and maintenance for deployed equipment.
• Document trends and failures to provide feedback to manufacturers to improve performance.
• Utilize maintenance system to document repairs and services performed on equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Provide technical support and basic user training to Department personnel.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics training

Tools

ETD systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize technical skills to meet contractual product lifecycle requirements for telecommunications, security, and other technology products
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) systems to ensure optimal operational readiness
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunction support requests
• Support field customers with the operational standards, field triage, and maintenance requirements for deployed equipment
• Document trends and failures to provide feedback to manufacturers to improve performance of current and future product platforms
• Utilize customer’s maintenance system to document repairs and services performed on equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records
• Provide technical support and basic user training to Department personnel as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in electronics preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing security screening or similar electronic equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electronic/mechanical systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks associated with equipment maintenance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Valid driver's license
• Domestic travel <10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Government or federal contractor security screening operations
• Manufacturer certification on ETD systems
• Familiarity with TSA or DHS equipment certification standards
• Experience participating in equipment testing, evaluation, or R&D programs