Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Technician - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics - IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a skilled Electronics Maintenance Technician to support security screening systems and related telecommunications equipment in a U.S. government contractor environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and document service records.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, 5+ years of experience, and ability to travel domestically up to 10%. This on-site position offers opportunities to collaborate with field teams and ensure

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Minimum 5+ years 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 equipment maintenance.

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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Electronics maintenance

Technical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronic technician training/certificate

Tools

ETD systems

Maintenance/test equipment

Security screening equipment

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