Engineering Technician I (5520)

Summary: GVI Inc, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join their team in Newport, RI. The role involves repairing and producing towed array systems, troubleshooting module assemblies, and conducting tests while ensuring adherence to high-quality standards. Responsibilities: - Be a key player in the repair and production of towed array systems - Troubleshoot and repair module assemblies to the component level - Manufacture and assemble hose and tow cables with precision and adherence to high-quality standards - Work independently on standardized assignments, receiving guidance when needed and ensuring technical adequacy - Construct components, sub-units, or simple models, adapting standard equipment as necessary - Conduct tests and experiments, making minor modifications to test setups and procedures - Extract, compile, and process engineering data, identifying and correcting inconsistencies - Assist in design modifications by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials - Develop information on operational failures and modifications, using judgment and initiative to recognize and resolve data inconsistencies Required Qualifications: - High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate - Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance (minimum of a DOD Interim secret level clearance to start) - Proficiency with standard computer operations and Microsoft Office products Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of soldering and/or fiber-optic termination/connector certification/training - Operational knowledge and experience with industrial equipment used in module hosing/de-hosing, pressure, tension, handling testing, and automated/semi-automated electronic test equipment - Experience in electronic repairs at the component level using copper and fiber optic signal path repair procedures/techniques - Manufacturing experience with hose assemblies and sonar array tow cables, adhering to documented quality standards Required Skills: Soldering, Fiber-optic termination, Fiber-optic connector certification, Industrial equipment operation for module hosing/de-hosing, Pressure and tension testing, Automated and semi-automated electronic test equipment, Electronic repairs at component level, Copper signal path repair, Fiber optic signal path repair, Manufacturing hose assemblies, Manufacturing sonar array tow cables, Microsoft Office Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package