Engineering Technician Full Time

Job Description:

This job aids in the building and updating of U.S. Navy ships, working right in waterfront yards and drydocks. The role needs hands-on tasks on ships in changing weather situations, like big heat in summer and strong cold in winter.

We need a good Engineering Tech III to come to the GDIT group in the SACSS plan, which gives key help to the U.S. Navy. This plan aims to keep up, make better, and update the systems for talking, electronics, and fighting that help the warriors do their jobs well and safely.

This job is physically tough, needing one to work in tight and very hot spots on ships, climb dry dock steps/ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds. About 80% of the work asks for pushing, pulling, or carrying stuff while up, moving, stooping, or going through small gaps. Following safety rules well is key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, keep up, fix, and check a big mix of wires, electronic items, and moving parts.
• Use deep know-how of tech and moving parts to make tools work again and fix hard issues.
• Use special tools to find and fix what does not work right.
• Help put in and test new or better ship parts as per U.S. Navy new plans.
• Read and use wiring maps, build plans, and tech guides to check and say that the system works right.
• Work with Navy folks, tech people, and building guys to make sure all jobs meet NAVSEA rules and ship needs.
• Keep right logs, note test scores, and make tech write-ups following Navy rules.
• Join in ship looking, dock tests, and sea tests to make sure all works as it should.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Need a high school diploma or GED; best to have tech training or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Tech, or a like area.
• At least 3 years of real work with ship systems or help in naval engineering needed.
• Know about U.S. Navy ship kinds like DDG, LCS, CVN, or LPD.
• Good with ship engineering tech like diesel and gas engines, pumps, valves, compressors, generators, and control systems.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior U.S. Navy experience (e.g., MM, GSM, EN, or equivalent rates).

• Experience with NAVSEA Alteration Installation Teams (AIT) or Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC).

• Proficiency in Navy maintenance and logistics software systems.

• OSHA 10/30 Maritime certification or completion of NAVSEA Basic/Advanced Safety Training.

• Familiarity with Navy QA standards such as QA Level I.

Why GDIT?

• Good 401(k) plan with company add
• Full health and body care plans
• Move up with our in-house move team
• Pay for school and job skill papers
• Get to use top new tech and tasks
• Big break time and paid off days