Description
Job Description:
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 sustainably. 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 currently has an opening for a Surface Sonar Technician to work at on site Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Surface Sonar mission. In this mission, Leidos provides engineering and technical support for the United States Navy’s Undersea Warfare (USW) Systems. Specific systems include SQQ89 system and associated equipment.
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:
Perform installation, evaluation, and test of Sonar systems to include, electrical/electronic systems, combat systems, HM&E equipment associated with shipboard sonars.
Plan and conduct projects for sonar equipment of various scopes.
Review installation drawings and electronic schematics to evaluate plans and troubleshoot issues discovered.
May supervise small technical team during execution of a project.
Trains and mentors junior technicians.
Review test procedures and technical documents, providing feedback and recommendations for change.
Conduct tests and analyze results.
Ensure serviceability of equipment delivered to installation activities.
Provide care and protection, maintenance, and inspections of delivered equipment or material.
Prepare reports detailing progress, remaining work to be completed, and issues encountered.
Participate in and make recommendations to various working groups.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
Requires HS diploma & 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
Experience in analysis and repair of electrical equipment
Experience with modification of power systems.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have:
Navy sonar Tech A school grad
SQQ89 experience
SQR-19 experience
AV15 or legacy system experience
Copper, fiber, and data cable fabrication experience and qualifications
Expert understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items and Shipboard electrical standards
Ability to obtain and maintain passport
Clearance Required:
Candidates must have an active DoD Secret clearance and maintain Secret Clearance.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $42,250.00 - $65,000.00 - $87,750.00Covid Guidance
In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC.
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 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. 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.
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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.