Field Technician I

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Field Technician 1
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Field Technician 1 supporting multiple MK 41 VLS customers. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Field Technician I you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Field Technician I joining our team to ensure MK 41 VLS equipment is maintained and tested to the stringent VLS requirements to maintain National Security.

HOW A FIELD TECHNICIAN I WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
● Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or other types of components and equipment.
● Will work with GDIT VLS Team to ensure operational status of contracted VLS work is completed to required procedures and specifications.
● Will work with GDIT VLS Team to identify and correct any deficiencies found.
● Will work with a competitive and highly trusted GDIT VLS Team.
● The support the GDIT VLS Team provides ensures the Fleet and Program are maintained to the highest levels.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Required Experience/Education: 0+ years of experience.

● Required Technical Skills: Ability to assist in the removal and/or Installation of equipment onboard CG/DDG class of USN ships, knowledge of proper use of hand and power tools, and the ability to drive a stake truck into shipyard or naval base environments.
● Security Clearance Level: Secret. Must have or be able to obtain both a security clearance and a DBIDS/CAC.
● Required Skills and Abilities: Solving, Communication, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and understanding of basic Hand/Power Tools, Test Equipment and Gauge Calibration. Heavy lifting is required and prolong standing on Naval deck plates.
● Preferred Skills: MK-41 VLS NEC 0981 is desired but not required.  Ability to assist in the Removal, Overhaul, Test, and/or Installation VLS Cell Hatches, Uptake Hatches, Deluge Valves, Deluge Hoses, Marotta Valves, Hy-Check Valves, Root and Isolation System Valves under direction supervision of qualified VLS System Maintenance Technician (SMT) or Test Director (TD) in accordance with NAVSEA requirements, Navy MRCs, VLS Authorized Procedures, and Technical Manuals.
● Location: Chesapeake, VA

●Must be able to travel.
●US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required