Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)

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:

Leadership, Military Personnel, Prioritization, Procedure Development, Strategic Objectives

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI)

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI), the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness, safety, and operational reliability of gas‑turbine‑powered ships by elevating engineering standards, improving inspection accuracy, and strengthening propulsion‑system proficiency across the fleet.

● Lead/Manage/Support teams of propulsion and engineering SMEs in executing detailed marine gas turbine inspections, assessing material readiness, and validating propulsion plant performance. Support fleet commanders by identifying system deficiencies, verifying compliance with maintenance standards, and guiding ships toward improved propulsion reliability that directly enhances operational availability.

● Collaborate with ship engineering teams, maintenance staff, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet technical authorities to coordinate inspections, exchange engineering findings, and align propulsion system improvements with command readiness objectives. Engage with Gas Turbine Inspectors, Engineering Officers of the Watch, and ship leadership to ensure consistent, fleet‑wide application of maintenance best practices.

● Drive improvements in gas turbine system performance by conducting root‑cause analysis, uncovering systemic propulsion issues, and recommending corrective actions that strengthen reliability across multiple ship classes. Apply decades of operational and supervisory engineering experience to help ships overcome complex propulsion plant challenges and adopt innovative solutions that enhance readiness and reduce maintenance burden.

● Utilize extensive experience with gas turbine main propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, controls, and generators — supported by recent, hands‑on operational expertise — to conduct high‑fidelity inspections and provide advanced technical guidance. Apply deep understanding of depot‑level processes, configuration audits, and engineering watchstanding practices (including EOOW and PPWO roles) to evaluate plant health and improve engineering proficiency across the fleet.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your marine engineering, propulsion, and inspection expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) must have:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, Navy technical training, or equivalent operational experience may also qualify)

● Experience: 5+ years of related experience, with over fifteen years of supervisory and technical leadership supporting Navy propulsion systems, engineering operations, or fleet maintenance programs (25+ years highly desirable)

● Technical skills:

• Expertise in gas turbine main propulsion systems, gas turbine generators, and associated control/auxiliary systems
• Extensive experience conducting Marine Gas Turbine Inspector‑level inspections on surface warships or military auxiliaries
• Strong understanding of Navy depot‑level maintenance processes, material condition assessments, and configuration validation
• Proficiency in propulsion system troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and engineering watchstanding practices
• Significant operational experience as EOOW, PPWO, Chief Engineer, or equivalent on multiple gas‑turbine‑powered ships

● Security clearance level: DoD Secret (or higher)

● US citizenship required

● Role requirements:

• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary propulsion and engineering assessment teams
• Willingness to conduct shipboard inspections and assessments in waterfront, shipyard, and operational environments
• Travel to fleet concentration areas to support inspections and engineering engagements
• Strong communication and documentation skills for presenting inspection findings to fleet leadership
• Ability to collaborate with ship’s force, maintenance teams, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet engineering authorities

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 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 $161,500 - $218,500. 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 San Diego - 2841 Rendova Rd, Bldg 11, Rm 216 (CAC081)

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.

 

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

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 26,000 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.

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