Senior Shipboard Fiber Optic Installer & Technician

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Tech V Shipboard Installer to support installation, testing, and troubleshooting of ASW sonar cable systems. You will apply your extensive fiber optic experience on shipboard projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires hard-won field skills, a U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.

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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen & possess an active Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for shipboard fiber optic cable 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.
• Observe & adhere to all safety regulations & procedures applicable to installation activities.

Skills

SME shipboard fiber optic

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Reading electrical drawings

Cable testing

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High School diploma

Tools

OTDRs

Light sources

Visual fault locators

Fiber inspection scopes

Hand & power tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Group in Norfolk, VA seeks a Tech V Shipboard Installer to support installation, testing, and troubleshooting of ASW sonar cable systems. You will apply your extensive fiber optic experience on shipboard projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires hard-won field skills, a U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.