X-Ray Machine Technician - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics - IT; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in the United States seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to service XRAY systems and related electronics. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and diagnostics to keep security screening equipment operational and compliant with standards.

This role requires an Active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Domestic travel up to 10% may be needed to support field deployments and customer sites.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum 5+ years maintaining and repairing security screening or similar equipment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Domestic travel ≤10%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair XRAY systems to ensure readiness.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of equipment.
• Respond to equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Support field customers with maintenance requirements for deployed equipment.
• Document trends and failures to feedback to manufacturers for improvements.
• Document repairs in the maintenance system.
• Maintain logs and service records.
• Provide technical support and basic user training to Department personnel.

Skills

Active Secret security clearance

Troubleshooting

Physical fitness

U.S. citizenship

Valid driver’s license

Domestic travel

Education

High school diploma/equivalent; electronics training

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 XRAY 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 XRAY systems
• Familiarity with TSA or DHS equipment certification standards
• Experience participating in equipment testing, evaluation, or R&D programs