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Port Hueneme, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Apr 2026
💰 $126,500/yr($97,968/yr$126,500/yr)

About the role

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:

Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Design Documentation, Electronic Systems, Troubleshooting

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

We are searching for a self-motivated electrical engineer experienced in test equipment development and maintenance. The candidate must have a proven record of exceptional technical aptitude, efficiency, and delivery while maintaining quality and timeliness in all aspects of support, deliverables, and documentation upkeep. The role will involve on-base and off-site technical services and sustainment for U.S. Navy’s MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) subassemblies, primarily focusing on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Support ATE operations, functionality, and production efforts including equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, and help with repairs.
  • Assist both production and fleet efforts to ensure ATE systems meet operational requirements.
  • Contribute to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Diagnose and resolve system failures and assist with modifications to ATE parts and subassemblies as needed.
  • Support corrective/preventive action processes and equipment preservation.
  • Deliver testing reports, failure investigation records, updated schematics, design documentation, and travel logs as required.
  • May aid in design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements.
  • Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) hardware design using Altium Designer.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

● Required Experience: Minimum 5+ years in electrical engineering or related experience

● Required Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, resistance), cabling/wiring, and electrical circuit board design.
  • Proficiency in generation and assessment of electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures.
  • Skill to independently identify problems and find possible root causes related to test processes, equipment, and unit under test.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated test systems.
  • Hands on problem-solving skills with understanding to troubleshoot down to the component level.
  • Capability to provide accurate and concise status reports and findings.
  • Preferred: MK 41 hardware and circuit board development experience.
  • Bonus: Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET and/or C++.

● Security Clearance Level: Current Active Clearance Required

● Travel: CONUS and OCONUS 25%

● Location: Customer Site

● US Citizenship Required

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

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $126,500. 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:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CA Port Hueneme

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, sic

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