Electronics Technician III

USA VA ChesapeakeFull-timePosted Jul 27, 2026

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:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Electronic Circuitry, Mechanical Components, Schematic Diagrams, System Testing, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE III

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As an Electronics Technician Maintenance III, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the DOD and DON. Candidate should be familiar and will play a crucial role in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading Surface ship Torpedo Counter Measures and Defense AN/SLQ-25 systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Engineering Technician III

Fabricates, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies electronic and mechanical developmental and production equipment, parts, components, and systems according to engineering instructions.

1. Performs complex technical functions in support of engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment.

2. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.

3. Conducts complex engineering tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment.  Records gathered test data.

4. Diagnoses and isolates equipment and system malfunctions which fail to respond to standard corrective measures.

5. Constructs/Assembles components, subunits, or simple models.  Adapts standard equipment for specific troubleshooting applications.

6. Repairs or modifies cables and equipment returned by operational users or by personnel in the associated test and development laboratories.

7. May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technicians.

8. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.

9. Participates in special projects as required.

Specific responsibilities include

1. Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic and mechanical equipment to the component level.

2. Generating Test and Inspection Reports to document testing, troubleshooting, and repair actions.

3. Reviewing and commenting on system test procedures.

Education and Experience

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

Three to Five years of related experience fabricating, maintaining and repairing electronic components.  Component-level troubleshooting and repair preferred.

Military experience desired, but not required.

Skills and Abilities

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the fabrication, testing, and modification of electro-mechanical components.

2. Knowledge of and ability to use the related tools, equipment, and systems.

3. Effective organizational skills.

4. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

5. Must be able to read and interpret schematic diagrams.

6. Must be able to follow detailed troubleshooting instructions.

7. Must be able to work independently and with others.

8. Must be able to work onboard ships in industrial environments, as required.

9. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, squat, and reach for warehoused material.

10. Candidate must be able to wear safety hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other Personal Protective Equipment as required.

11. This position requires occasional travel, approximately one week per month, both CONUS and OCONUS.

Secret Security Clearance required

Must be a US Citizen

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● 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
 

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $30.88 - $40.25. 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 VA Chesapeake

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 Identify 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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