SURTASS Field Technician (T-AGOS & SURTASS-E)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

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Job Description

Job Title: Field Technician (T-AGOS & SURTASS-E Crewmember)

Job Description Summary:

SURTASS provides an on-demand, mobile, and active/passive maritime surveillance capability in support of Joint and Naval Task Force commanders via towed acoustic sensor systems. The ships and installed SURTASS mission equipment are designed for extended duration and independent operations in remote geographic areas. Thus, self-sufficiency in operations and maintenance is an important mission objective. It is intended that operations and maintenance be performed on board vessels and in depot maintenance facilities with the objective of maximizing operational readiness.

This position is for a future opportunity that is expected to be awarded in June 2026

Join GDIT as a Field Technician for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. The Field Technician Crewmember shall:

• Stand watch in the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC) onboard SURTASS Vessels to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment to support Fleet requirements, including maintaining all required records and logs and monitoring and sending record Naval Message Traffic.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all SURTASS mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents, as required. Preventative maintenance records shall be maintained in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.

• On SURTASS-E vessels, the O&M Crewmember Technicians will also conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on:

(1) Passive Array winch, to include all hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

(2) Antennas, including preservation

(3) Electrical generation and distribution equipment and systems.

(4) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, limited to routine system checks and filter changes.

(5) Van doors

(6) Protected Distribution System

(7) Van lighting systems, internal and external

(8) Freshwater washdowns, minor preservation, and minor painting of the vans

• Utilize the WILD trouble ticket application to log all maintenance trouble tickets for action in the JSN/WKRQ log, which shall include all applicable labor, external technical assistance, parts, and time expended.

• Maintain an accurate logistics inventory as provided by the Government, and provide periodic updates to the Product Support Facility (PSF). Any deviation beyond 5% of consumables and 2% of repair parts can result in financial liability for the contractor to correct.

• Operate the shipboard test equipment pool used with SURTASS mission equipment, including ensuring it is in calibration through early and frequent coordination with the PSF. The Government will provide the test equipment, and be responsible for repair, calibration, and replacement of test equipment.

• Maintain a technical library on each ship to support all SURTASS mission equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDThe Technicians must have:

Education: Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or be a graduate of US Navy electronics “C” school or equivalent civilian electronics technical school (Curriculum: maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of: VME computers, digital computers, microprocessors or peripheral/interface equipment, networks, communications system, navigation system and/or sonar system).

• Experience: 2+ years of related experience

Desired Professional Experience:

• Five years' experience of practical hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of, at a minimum, one of the following: Virtual Machine Environment (VME) computers, networks, digital computers, microprocessors, communications systems, navigation systems, and/or sonar systems. Experience with SURTASS mission systems is preferred.

Required Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 12 months

Clearance: ACTIVE DOD SECRET

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
● As a Field Tech/Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of US NAVY.

● You will play a crucial role and will have an impact on the customer’s mission.
● Collaborate with a highly talented the team to achieve the mission

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

#SURTASS #NAVY #SHIP

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

25-50%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required