Senior GBS Specialist

Centurum; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Dependant Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Centurum is seeking a highly experienced technician to install, repair, and operate Global Broadcast Service (GBS) across its product line. The role includes responding to ship and field issues (CASREPS) and providing technical leadership to other technicians.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, 10 years of related experience, CAD proficiency, the ability to interpret plans, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; related military or trade school experience acceptable.
• 10+ years of professional experience solving technical problems.
• Ability to interpret plans and drawings and contribute to the design and fabrication of test specimens.
• Experience with CAD and preparing shop drawings for model construction.
• Ability to ensure quality and safety standards in product, service, and process.
• Secret US DoD security clearance required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical expertise in installation, repair and operation of Global Broadcast Service (GBS) across its product line.
• Coordinate response to ship and field technical problems (i.e. CASREPS).
• Provide coordination and technical leadership to other technicians.
• Provide technical advice to the GBS engineering team.

Skills

CAD

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Military experience

Trade/industrial school graduate

Tools

Test equipment

CAD software

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide expert technical expertise in the installation, repair and operation of Global Broadcast Service (GBS) across its product line (AN/PRS‑11, AN/TSR‑11, AN/USQ‑196, AN/usr‑10 family). Coordinate response to ship and field technical problems (i.e. CASREPS). Additionally, provide coordination and technical leadership to other technicians. Will be tasked to provide technical advice to the GBS engineering team.

Required Skills/Years of Experience

Education: High School diploma/GED, related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate.

Experience: 10 years’ professional experience solving technical problems. Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software design/maintenance. Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts. Ensures that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards. Experience includes testing equipment to make sure that the process operates effectively and safely. Individual shall be able to interpret plans and drawings and contribute to the design and fabrication of test specimens. Should have experience in computer aided drafting (CAD), ability to prepare shop drawings for model construction, and be familiar with material specifications and fabrication methods.

Note: This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Specialized Experience/Preferred Skills

Minimum of three (3) years of hands‑on experience with GBS systems. The individual shall demonstrate extensive experience with each of the following:

• Technical understanding of system operation and function of GBS
• Reviewing technical documentation of system troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures
• Technical experience of current GBS variants and their installations
• Use of test equipment for troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting and technical support of end‑to‑end architecture
• Mentoring and/or training junior engineers/technicians
• Successfully completing SOVT and on‑site technical assistance on any GBS variant

Remarks

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.
• The Labor Category for this role is GBS QC Specialist IV.

Compensation: $95K - $105K annual salary. Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

• Health Insurance – Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost‑sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance – Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance – Company provided benefit for all full‑time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance – Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance – Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave – Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays – The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan – Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi‑weekly match and a year‑end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.