Senior Shipboard Fiber Optic Installer & Team Lead

Leidos; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech V Shipboard Installer to support Norfolk, VA operations. You will install, terminate, and test shipboard fiber optic cabling, oversee installation teams, and ensure safety and quality during deployment of ASW sonar systems in a dynamic naval environment.

Required are 10+ years of fiber optic experience, MIL-STD-2042 certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with hand and power tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct fiber optic cable installation, termination, testing & troubleshooting experience.
• Certification to install, terminate & test fiber optic cabling in accordance with MIL-STD-2042.
• Proficient in performing cable testing with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in optical time-domain reflectometers, optical loss test sets, light sources, visual fault locators, & fiber inspection scopes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for shipboard fiber optic cable infrastructure installation, termination, testing, & troubleshooting.
• Conduct the WAF & tag-out/lockout process as required.
• Prioritize safety of personnel, Ship's Force, & equipment, while maintaining dynamic production schedules.
• Oversee, on a “deck plate” level, the performance of installation team members, subcontractors & teaming partners; provide feedback to project engineer and leadership.
• Observe & adhere to all safety regulations & procedures; mentor team members on safety.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Safety procedures

Team supervision

Wiring & testing

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High School diploma

MIL-STD-2042 certification

Tools

MIL-STD-2042

OTDR

OLTS

Fiber inspection scopes

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech V Shipboard Installer to support Norfolk, VA operations. You will install, terminate, and test shipboard fiber optic cabling, oversee installation teams, and ensure safety and quality during deployment of ASW sonar systems in a dynamic naval environment.

Required are 10+ years of fiber optic experience, MIL-STD-2042 certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with hand and power tools. U.S.