Aegis SI&T SPY Radar Technician at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Naval Marine Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AEGIS Combat Systems, Antennas, Combat Systems Integration, Radar Equipment

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are GDIT. As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) provides information technology (IT), cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, training solutions and professional services to customers in the Navy and the broader Department of Defense.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Ship Integration & Test (SI&T) SPY Radar Technician joining our team to support the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) activities.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SI&T SPY Radar Technician supporting PEO IWS, you will be trusted to bring together a multi-disciplinary team that is geographically dispersed to provide engineering planning, design, integration, installation, and test of Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) onboard ships post-construction and during maintenance availabilities. This senior position will be tied to both Program Management and Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the AN/SPY Radar System is operable and available to support testing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with the AN/SPY Radar Systems Engineer for signal processor/antenna matters.

• Assist in identifying, isolating and repairing processing, array, power and cooling equipment problems
• Report to the Combat Systems O&M Manager and ATO/ATM when directed
• Identify and resolve AN/SPY Radar System equipment and documentation discrepancies
• Submit AN/SPY Radar System equipment status reports
• Assist in the resolution of AN/SPY logistics issues
• Review AN/SPY drawings, documents, and test procedures
• Report recommendations for improvement or discrepancies noted
• Ensure AN/SPY Radar equipment is activated, operational and properly configured to support each test event
• Assist during test conduct
• Assist shipyard and installation teams with equipment issues
• Assist with collection and analysis of AN/SPY Radar performance data
• Assist or perform government conducted tests on respective systems in port and at sea
• Ensure Safe in-port radiation practices are followed
• Assist crew familiarization and training
• Assist in Combat System alignment efforts
• Assess system installation and operation in support of upcoming ship and availability milestones
• Lead or participate in ship checks to accomplish surveys of the Combat System spaces.
• Develop Power Point presentations as required.
• Participate in meetings and phone conferences when required by the government sponsor.
• Assist in the resolution of Combat System space arrangement issues occurring on the waterfront during equipment installations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) in the relevant field and 10+ years of experience as a SPY Radar Technician (or 15+ years of experience without a degree)
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the larger GDIT Navy and Marine Corps Sector
• A US DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• US Citizenship is required
• Location:  Washington, DC or Chesapeake, VA or Moorestown, NJ

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home 
• 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

#navyacs

The likely salary range for this position is $134,766 - $182,330. 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 DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

USA NJ Cherry Hill, USA VA Chesapeake

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.