TROJAN/PROPHET Electronics Technician

TROJAN/PROPHET Technician

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a TROJAN/PROPHET Technician and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The TROJAN/PROPHET Electronic Technician performs all aspects of system integration, maintenance, repair and training on TROJAN and PROPHET systems. The TROJAN/PROPHET technician provides support throughout SWA AOR. Specific systems may include TROJAN SPIRIT II (V)2/3, TROJAN SPIRIT LITE (V)1/2/3, and PROPHET T- LITE.

• Maintain TROJAN/PROPHET systems throughout South West Asia Area of Operations.
• Perform all aspects of TROJAN/PROPHET systems troubleshooting and repair to include communications-electronics, computer systems, sensor systems, SATCOM systems, optics, LAN and data communications, configuration and maintenance of servers, routers, switches, multiplexers, workstations and peripherals.
• Perform inspections of system components, preventive maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of modules and circuit cards to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU).
• Perform moderately complex technical functions such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical systems, or specialized test equipment to support products or product performance to validate, investigate and resolve matters of significance. 
• Perform reset operations on TROJAN SPIRIT V2 and V3 systems.
• Read and interpret schematic and engineering drawings and diagrams. Perform operational test and return to service checks.
• Develop integration plans, perform hardware integration and manage documentation schematics and modifications.
• Configures computer software, communications devices, and peripheral equipment to operate within designated networks. 
• Perform logistic support requirements such as research, and equipment and spare part inventories.
• Provide technical representation at meetings and consultations with clients or their representatives.
• Manage customer expectations as the on-site company representative.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Multi-task efficiently and work in a fast pace environment on multiple projects.
• Document maintenance tasks via local or web-based reporting system, provides system functional briefings to customer and supervisor.
• Train customer personnel at the installation site in proper use of highly specialized electronic equipment.
• May be required to go travel to multiple locations within SWA AOR.
• Majority of time spent providing repairs in a shop environment and at the customer location.
• Performs all other duties assigned.
• 25 - 50% Travel will be Required to other countries

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Experience: BA/BS plus 5+ years of related experience, AA/AS plus 7 years of related experience, or a High School diploma and 9 years of relative experience
• Technical skills: Strong background in electronics, and communications to include tactical Satellite Systems (TROJAN SPIRIT II (V) 2/3, TROJAN SPIRIT LITE (V) 1/2/3, PROPHET T-LITE).
• Possess high reliability soldering skills and is experienced in repair of PCB Printed Circuit Boards), and in the use of Test Equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power meters and DC power supplies.
• Security clearance level: Must have a current TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
• US citizenship required
• Ability to meet internal paperwork requirements
• US Passport must not expire for at least 2 years and must have at least 6 blank pages.
• Must be able to receive a Kuwait VISA 18
• Work schedule is based on 6 days/ 8 hour shifts

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least seven years of relevant experience in a technical capacity whether active duty military, government service, and/or contractor. Graduate of military service technical school such as USAF 2EXXX / 3DXXX / ETC or US Army 35T / 35S / ETC or similar.
• Experience with various COMSEC equipment and configurations, communication system, data-networks to include Fiber-Optics/Networks, and VOIP.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate hardware or software configuration malfunctions in multi-vendor integrated networked systems.
• Experience in interpreting system drawings, electronic schematics, network drawings, engineering drawings.
• Two years performing system functional analysis and failure data reporting, evaluate system performance, install approved system modifications, and recommend system architecture and technical change proposals.
• Capable of performing analysis of system operations and performing training.
• Experience troubleshooting, fault finding, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Experience with communications analyzers (service monitors) spectrum analyzers, and volt meters.
• Experience in customer support.
• Experience in stock control and asset management
• Experience in a forward-facing customer support role.
• Excellent customer presence as well as verbal and written communication skills, writing system documentation documents, and communications involving system installation and operation.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• 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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.