AIT Lead

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group in San Diego, CA seeks an AIT Lead to manage shipboard alteration installation work packages from kitting through closeout. You will direct production planning, POA&M execution, tag-out coordination, and interfaces with the OSIC, Ship’s Force, customer, prime contractor, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include leading installation teams, maintaining the POA&M, updating critical paths, ensuring QA and inspections, coordinating with suppliers, and delivering milestones on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of field installation experience.
• Advanced expertise in cable cutting, preparation, and installation; ability to route cables and document work.
• Ability to plan and oversee installation activities, lead personnel and subcontractors, and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of safety lockout/tag-out programs.
• Experience updating POA&M using scheduling tools like Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation planning and coordinate work packages to meet milestones.
• Maintain and update the installation POA&M with critical paths and resources.
• Coordinate with OSIC, Ship’s Force, customer, prime contractor, and subcontractors.
• Ensure QA checks, inspections, and closeout reports are completed.
• Provide technical training and oversight to subcontractor teams.

Skills

Field installation experience

Cable cutting and installation

Planning and leadership

Safety lockout/tag-out

POA&M coordination

Security clearance awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

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 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 Leidos Defense Group is seeking a AIT Lead at our San Diego, CA 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. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career,

Position summary Leads assigned shipboard alteration installation work packages and installation personnel, from kitting through RMMCO closeout. Directs production planning, POA&M execution, WAF/tag-out coordination, customer and subcontractor interfaces, quality assurance, reporting, and timely completion of installation milestones.

Essential responsibilities

Serve as installation subject matter expert; plan future installations, establish work priorities, assign qualified personnel, coordinate work packages, and ensure task completion on schedule. Develop, maintain, and update the installation POA&M, including critical paths, milestones, labor and material resources, schedule risks, and corrective actions; use Microsoft Project or approved scheduling tools as required. Coordinate installation access, milestones, conflicts, and requirements with the OSIC, Ship’s Force, customer, prime contractor, and other AITs. Oversee SID validation, engineering redlines, technical documentation, material readiness, installation kitting, and work-package execution. Ensure QA workbook completeness; coordinate V-, I-, and G-level inspections, discrepancy closure, EC orders, and installation closeout reports. Coordinate WAF/TUMS/tag-outs, power installation, system test readiness, turnover, and RMMCO/9090-310 closeout requirements. Conduct production meetings and submit accurate daily, weekly, and formal email reports covering installation status, milestones, personnel, subcontractors, quality, safety, and corrective actions. Lead technical training, mentor deck-plate leads, and oversee assigned subcontractor production, logistics, documentation, safety, and environmental compliance; provide timely feedback to the Project Engineer and installation leadership.

Required skills and qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of direct field installation experience.
• Advanced expertise in cable cutting, preparation, and installation; extensive hands‑on cable and cableway installation experience; proficiency in cable routing, connectorization, and installation documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee installation activities, lead installation personnel and subcontractors, interpret electrical installation and redline drawings, manage WAF/tag-out requirements, track POA&M milestones, support RMMCO 9090-310 completion, and prepare comprehensive formal reports.
• Thorough understanding of safety lockout/tag-out programs.
• Experience updating POA&M using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• OSHA 10
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

Working conditions and compliance

Shipboard assignments may require ladder climbing, work in restricted spaces, material handling up to 50 lbs., and work at naval or commercial shipyards. Follow approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security-clearance conditions.

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: October 27, 2026 For 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: Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00 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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 and 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.