Engineering Technician II – Towed Array IMA Program

Leidos; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Towed System IMA technician in Poulsbo, WA to support towed array modules on naval platforms, perform inspections, electrical testing and shipboard installation/removal, and travel as needed.

The role requires basic qualifications in electronics, ability to obtain interim Secret clearance, valid driver's license, lifting 40 lbs, and willingness to work overtime and travel, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years’ experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
• Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various handheld power tools.
• Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
• Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operate company truck.

Responsibilities

• Conduct towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Assemble arrays and perform shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies.
• Work pier side, in all weather conditions or in a warehouse environment.
• Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required.
• Overtime may be required to meet US Navy schedules and surge work.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Handheld power tools

Forklift operation

Security clearance readiness

Education

Technical institute or Navy C school in electronics

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Forklift

Job description

The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Poulsbo, WA. This site provides direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities of the program include shipping/receiving/warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment. Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required.

This position has occasional requirements for overtime work in order to meet US Navy operational schedules and may have occasional requirements for extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs in order to meet US Navy operational schedules.

Selected applicant will receive on the job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government and civilian support contractors. For advancement consideration within the IMA program (when positions become available) the selected candidate must be a qualified Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements.

Candidate must be capable of performing routine assigned work with minimum supervision.

Selected Applicant must have the ability to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain a US Passport.

Basic Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years’ experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
• Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various handheld power tools.
• Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
• Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operator company truck.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
• Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment is desirable: AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410 or OK-542/542A.
• Must be able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office products (O365)
• Fiber Optic Certified

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Original Posting:

October 5, 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 -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.