X-Ray Machine 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 service technician in Virginia to maintain XRAY and related security screening equipment. This role covers preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, and rapid response to malfunctions to ensure readiness.

Applicants must have an Active Secret security clearance with US citizenship and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Domestic travel under 10% is expected while documenting service actions and communicating with manufacturers for feedback.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics training preferred.
• 5+ years maintaining security screening or similar equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electronic/mechanical systems.
• Domestic travel ≤10%
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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

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