Engineering Technician IV

Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Blueprints, Documentations, Fabrication
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Engineering Technician IV

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:

We are looking for an Engineering Technician III that will provide support on GDIT's SACSS program supporting the USN on the waterfront. Each program develops, delivers, and sustains communications, electronics and combat systems with proven capability and reliability, arming the warfighter with the technology to succeed in every mission and return home safely. Must be able to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Attention to safety is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard engineering systems
• Support installation and testing of new or upgraded mechanical and electrical systems in accordance with U.S. Navy modernization plans.
• Use schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to inspect, evaluate, and certify system functionality.
• Interface with Navy personnel, engineers, and other contractors to ensure all work aligns with ship specifications and NAVSEA standards.
• Document work completed, record test results, and prepare technical reports using Navy-approved documentation systems (e.g., ICAPS, 3M, or NMD).
• Participate in sea trials, dock trials, or ship checks to validate system performance in operational conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or associate degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or similar preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipboard systems maintenance or naval engineering support.
• Hands-on familiarity with U.S. Navy platforms (e.g., DDG, LCS, CVN, LPD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of shipboard engineering systems including pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, diesel or gas turbine engines, generators, and related control systems.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior U.S. Navy experience (e.g., Machinist's Mate (MM), Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GSM), Engineman (EN), or equivalent).
• NAVSEA/NAVY AIT (Alteration Installation Team) or Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) experience.
• Proficiency in using Navy maintenance and logistics software tools.
• OSHA 10/30 Maritime certification or NAVSEA Basic/Advanced Safety Training.
• Familiarity with QA Level I or other Navy QA standards.

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

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $32.84 - $44.42. 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:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA WA Seattle

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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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