Engineering Technician - Shipboard

GDIT
Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Norfolk
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ215256

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Diagnostic Equipment, Problem Solving, Technical Knowledge
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:

  • Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices.
  • Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
  • Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
  • Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
  • Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
  • Provides operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
  • Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
  • Assists engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems.
  • May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
  • May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
    Participates in special projects, as required.

1+ years of related experience

Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience.

Must be a US Citizen

Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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.

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $19.93 - $26.97. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
50-75%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Norfolk

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans



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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN


This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:



  • Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, troubleshoots, modifies, constructs and tests various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment and related devices.
  • Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles to put equipment in operational condition and solve complex problems.
  • Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
  • Modifies circuitry to improve performance.
  • Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems.
  • Provides operation and maintenance instruction to customer personnel.
  • Prepares operating and malfunction reports and related documentation.
  • Assists engineering staff in determining and solving equipment design problems.
  • May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by other technicians.
  • May provide work leadership to less-experienced technicians.
    Participates in special projects, as required.



1+ years of related experience


Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience.


Must be a US Citizen


Ability to obtain Secret security clearance


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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.


Posted 2026-02-20

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