Lead Shipboard Fiber-Optic Installer

Leidos

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 87,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos Defense Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Shipboard Installer III to lead deck-plate installation and wiring on naval systems. You will verify cable, fiber-optic, and electrical installations, coordinate with engineering, and ensure readiness for shipboard deployment.

Required: high school diploma and five years of direct field installation experience, advanced fiber expertise, and the ability to work independently in a shipyard environment. Secret clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and five years of direct field installation experience.
Advanced installation proficiency and ability to work independently; fiber-optic cable prep, termination, inspection, and testing.
Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, connector types, polarity, bend-radius requirements.
Familiarity with safety lockout/tag-out programs and required licenses.

Responsibilities

Direct and verify deck-plate cable, cableway, fiber-optic, power-installation, and system installation activities.
Sequence daily installation work, assign technical tasks, verify qualifications, and identify material and schedule constraints.
Review installation drawings and SID validations, redlines, and installation changes with engineering.
Track labor, progress, discrepancies, and completion; report to Team Lead and OSIC.
Coordinate required safety and electrical documentation before work begins.
Verify QA workbook entries, inspections, test records, and closeout documentation.
Provide technical coaching and inspect fiber-optic terminations and test results.
Coordinate subcontractor work and enforce shipyard safety requirements.