Engineering Technician III – Towed Array IMA Program

Via Logic LLC; Dededo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is looking for a Towed System IMA Technician to join their team in Guam. This role involves performing inspections, testing, and repairs of electronic systems for U.S. Navy operations.

The ideal candidate should have a background in electronics with technical qualifications from an accredited institute. Military experience is preferred. The position requires lifting ability, driver’s license, and compliance with background checks, offering a secure role within a supporting environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics.
• Two years experience in test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct module inspection, electrical testing, and troubleshooting.
• Perform shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies.
• Review technical documentation and submit corrections.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Operation of handheld power tools

Ability to lift 40lbs

Background check compliance

Forklift operation

Education

Graduate of accredited technical institute

Completion of military electronics course

Tools

Microsoft Office (O365)

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed Array Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TA IMA) team in Guam. 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 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. Candidate will be responsible to review technical documentation, identify discrepancies and submit TMDERS (Technical Manuals Deficiency/Evaluation Report) corrections.

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

Selected applicant will receive on‑the‑job training in accordance with established Personnel Qualifications Standards (PQS) and will be required to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA Technician and Pier‑Side Lead. Upon completing qualifications, the selected candidate will be expected to take on technical lead assignments supporting IMA day‑to‑day operations. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors. The candidate may be expected to assume additional collateral duties from time to time as assigned by the site manager.

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

Selected applicant must be able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain a U.S. 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior U.S. military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
• Graduate of a Navy Instructor Training course.
• 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.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products (O365).
• Fiber Optic Certified.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.