Field Technician I

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Field Service and Support Job Qualifications: Skills: Power Tools, Security Clearances, Valves Certifications: None Experience: 1 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Field Technician 1 Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Field Technician 1 supporting multiple MK 41 VLS customers. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Field Technician I you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Field Technician I joining our team to ensure MK 41 VLS equipment is maintained and tested to the stringent VLS requirements to maintain National Security. HOW A FIELD TECHNICIAN I WILL MAKE AN IMPACT ? Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and/or other types of components and equipment. ? Will work with GDIT VLS Team to ensure operational status of contracted VLS work is completed to required procedures and specifications. ? Will work with GDIT VLS Team to identify and correct any deficiencies found. ? Will work with a competitive and highly trusted GDIT VLS Team. ? The support the GDIT VLS Team provides ensures the Fleet and Program are maintained to the highest levels. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: ? Required Experience/Education: 0 years of experience. ? Required Technical Skills: Ability to assist in the removal and/or Installation of equipment onboard CG/DDG class of USN ships, knowledge of proper use of hand and power tools, and the ability to drive a stake truck into shipyard or naval base environments. ? Security Clearance Level: Secret. Must have or be able to obtain both a security clearance and a DBIDS/CAC. ? Required Skills and Abilities: Solving, Communication, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and understanding of basic Hand/Power Tools, Test Equipment and Gauge Calibration. Heavy lifting is required and prolong standing on Naval deck plates. ? Preferred Skills: MK-41 VLS NEC 0981 is desired but not required. Ability to assist in the Removal, Overhaul, Test, and/or Installation VLS Cell Hatches, Uptake Hatches, Deluge Valves, Deluge Hoses, Marotta Valves, Hy-Check Valves, Root and Isolation System Valves under direction supervision of qualified VLS System Maintenance Technician (SMT) or Test Director (TD) in accordance with NAVSEA requirements, Navy MRCs, VLS Authorized Procedures, and Technical Manuals. ? Location: Chesapeake, VA ?Must be able to travel. ?US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance 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 The likely hourly rate for this position is between $22.10 - $29.90. 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: 50-75% T elecommuting 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. 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. 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

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