Sr. Electrical Test Engineer
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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: Electrical Testing, Test
Plans, Verification Testing Certifications: None Experience: 5
years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job
Description: TEST ENGINEER SENIOR Transform technology into
opportunity as a Test Engineer Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next
for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next
for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT We
are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented electrical engineer to
support various efforts within our engineering development,
testing, and product manufacturing teams. The candidate must have a
proven record of technical aptitude, exceptional electrical
troubleshooting abilities, AutoCAD experience, and efficiency in
assembling products while maintaining quality and timeliness in all
aspects of delivery and documentation upkeep. Also, experience and
skills in creative problem solving and effective collaboration
within a multidisciplinary team are essential. This includes
providing innovative solutions, brainstorming with team members,
and utilizing 3D modeling, 3D printing technology for prototyping
and testing purposes. Responsibilities: Supports operations,
functionality, and production efforts including design,
build/assembly, test, evaluation, failure investigation,
troubleshooting, repairs, and reporting. Contributes to creating,
reviewing, and updating electrical drawings in AutoCAD. Contributes
to creating, reviewing, and updating electrical schematics and
technical documentation. Assists in engineering and production
activities to ensure products & systems meet test parameters,
operational requirements, and development deadlines.
Diagnose/resolves failures and assist with modifications to parts,
subassemblies, and printed circuit boards as needed. Analyzes test
data, identifying, isolating, and resolving performance problems.
Supports corrective/preventive action processes and equipment
preservation. Delivers product documentation, test reports, and
failure investigation records. Supports laboratory or field-testing
activities and assist with streamlining test procedures. Maintains
current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Ensures build
and testing methodology is compliant with company, military, and
industry standards. May aid in design verification testing of
hardware and software against requirements. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO
SUCCEED: ? Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
(Electrical or Electronics preferred) ? Required Experience:
Minimum 5 years as an electrical engineer, electronics test
engineer, or related. Will consider 25 years of direct experience
in lieu of 4-year degree. ? Required Technical Skills:
Understanding of electrical engineering principles (voltage,
current, resistance), cable/wiring anatomy, and circuit board
hardware/software functionality. Proficiency in AutoCAD software
creating and modifying electrical drawings. Hands-on
problem-solving skills to independently troubleshoot problems and
find possible root causes related to test equipment, unit under
test, and test procedures. Ability to trace and correct faults down
to the component level. Experience with assembly of mechanical
hardware and subassemblies. Desire to build and test devices
ranging from small quantities to larger batches. Technical
reading/writing competency. Preferred: Circuit Card Assembly (CCA)
design experience. Bonus: Knowledge of software/firmware
programming. 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 ? Flexibility: Full-flex work
week to own your priorities at work and at home ? Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly
workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll
find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share
your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range
for this position is $93,500 - $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: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options:
Hybrid 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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