Engineering Technician II - Towed Array IMA Program

Leidos; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Contract Act

Health and Welfare benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Towed Systems IMA technician to support the TS IMA team in St. Marys, GA. You will inspect, test, troubleshoot, assemble, and install towed array modules, working pier side and in warehouses, with travel as needed.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electronic/electrical equipment, handling tools and test gear, and maintaining security clearances. Overtime and surge travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or completion of a military electronics course equivalent to US Navy C school and at least two years experience.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and operation of hand held 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 operate company truck.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, and array assembly.
• Ship board installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions or in a warehouse.
• Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required.
• Overtime may be required to meet US Navy operational schedules and surge work.
• Interact with Navy, Government and civilian support contractors; qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician.

Education

Accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics or equivalent military electronics course

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Hand held power tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office (O365)

Fiber Optic Certified

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in St. Mary's GA . 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.

Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and ship board 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 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 hand held 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.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

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

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $20.24/hr.

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Pay Range:

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.