Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Technician - Secret Clearance Required

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Springfield
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ226597

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Electronic Equipment, Equipment Testing, Telecommunication Systems, Trace Detection, Troubleshooting
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

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 Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) 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 ETD systems
• Familiarity with TSA or DHS equipment certification standards
• Experience participating in equipment testing, evaluation, or R&D programs

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Springfield

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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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 Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) 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 ETD systems
• Familiarity with TSA or DHS equipment certification standards
• Experience participating in equipment testing, evaluation, or R&D programs

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $138,000. 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:
Less than 10%



Telecommuting Options:
Onsite



Work Location:
USA VA Springfield



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.



Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.



About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.


Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

gdit.com/tc .


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

PI286842764