Engineering Technician II – Towed Array IMA Program

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Towed System IMA technician in St. Marys, GA to inspect, test, troubleshoot, assemble, and install/ remove towed arrays aboard ships and at pier side.

Occasional travel, overtime, and surge work at other IMAs may be required to support US Navy operations. The candidate must complete on-the-job training and qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and US passport.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited technical institute or Navy electronics course with at least two years' repair experience.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and operation of power tools.
• Must obtain interim Secret clearance prior to employment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must complete a background check and medical exam to operate company truck.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Skills

Electronics testing

Forklift operation

Security awareness

Education

Technical/electronics training

Tools

Electronic test equipment

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. 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.

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay for this position will be $20.24/hr.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.

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.

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