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Job #: R-00116750
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Category: Field Services
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Secret
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $3,000
Group: Defense

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Join a team committed to a mission!

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.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer to work in our Chesapeake, 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.

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Responsibilities – Work you’ll do:

  • Continuously Conduct MCT/MCP Testing to include opening, closing, documenting and testing unsupervised, and assume full accountability for these tasks.

  • Cable Testing to include conducting cable continuity and megger testing required by the job without supervision.

  • Cable Cutting to include proper cable cutting and end preparation methods without supervision based on the specifications outlined in the installation drawings.

  • Cable/Cableway Installation including all types of cable and cableway installations required by the job without supervision.

  • Planning acumen to support system and installation necessary to plan out cable runs and other installation tasks.

  • Through system and installation knowledge and ability to read/interpret red line drawings associated with electrical systems.

  • Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-out Enforcement.

  • Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work.

  • Mentor team members on safety and ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures IAW the SOW (Statement of Work), NAVSEA Standard Items, ESH Plans and Procedures provided by the program and the local shipyard or navy facility.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • HS diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct experience conducting field installation projects.

  • Fiber Optic cable handler certified to 8477552A.

  • Fiber Optic Connector qualified.

  • Copper Connector Qualified Mil Standard.

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

  • Ability to climb ladders..

  • Travel will be required for this position.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have:

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Valid Passport

  • Connector Fabricator Qualified (Copper and or Fiber)

  • OSHA 10

  • VSRA Safety

  • Cableway Certification

  • Knowledge of WAF/TUM process

Clearance Required:

  • Must maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $37,050.00 - $57,000.00 - $76,950.00

The 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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