Sobre este puesto de Shipboard Installer III en Leidos
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech III Shipboard Installer at our Norfolk, VA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC mission. In this mission we conduct maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems in support of our customer.
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Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
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Responsibilities – Work you’ll do:
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for installations, be able to plan future installations, and prepare for upcoming tasking.
Conduct the WAF and tag-out/lockout process.
Understand 9090-310 requirements, documentation, and processes needed for successful navigation of RMMCO check-in and installation completion.
Ensure that, through leadership and advanced knowledge of all aspects of the job, the team completes all tasking on time.
Keep safety of personnel, Ship's Force, and equipment at the highest priority, and does not allow production or outside influence to compromise safety.
Expected to oversee, on a “deck plate” level, the performance, and contributions of assigned subcontractors as they complete tasking related to the installation. Feedback to the project engineer and other leadership is required and expected.
Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work. Mentor all team members on safety and ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures through training assigned personnel.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of direct field installation experience.
Proficient in performing cable continuity and megger testing, with the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Proficient in fiber-optic cable preparation, termination and testing.
Proficient in optical time-domain reflectometers, optical loss test sets, light sources, visual fault locators, and fiber inspection scopes.
Ability to identify and correct high-loss connections, damaged fiber, improper terminations, contamination and other installation defects.
Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, connector types, polish types, bend radius requirements, and proper handling practices.
Skilled in cable cutting, end preparation, and installation in accordance with technical drawings.
Demonstrated hands-on experience installing a variety of cable and cableway systems in field environments.
Capable of planning cable runs and supporting installation activities.
Competent in reading and interpreting electrical installation and red-line drawings.
Familiarity with Safety Lock-out/Tag-out programs.
Experience preparing and submitting formal reports via email.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have:
Valid driver’s license
Valid Passport
Connector Fabricator Qualified (Copper and or Fiber)
OSHA 10
Clearance Required:
Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 27, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
