Shipboard Installer 3 / Fiber Optic Technician

Leidos Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group seeks a Tech V Shipboard Installer in San Diego, CA to install and test shipboard fiber optic cabling. You will act as SME, lead installation activities, ensure safety, and coordinate with engineers and subcontractors in field environments.

Requirements include a High School diploma, 10+ years in fiber optic work, MIL-STD-2042 certification, and strong testing/troubleshooting skills with OTDR/OLTS equipment.

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 per MIL-STD-2042.
• Proficient in performing cable testing with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with OTDRs, OLTS and fiber inspection scopes.
• Ability to read electrical installation and red-line drawings.
• Knowledge of single-mode & multimode fiber, connectors, polish types.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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 schedules.
• Oversee installation team members, subcontractors & teaming partners; provide feedback to leadership.
• Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and mentor others on safety compliance.

Skills

fiber optic installation

termination

testing

troubleshooting

leadership

safety awareness

cable routing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

Fiber inspection scope

Job description

Description

Join a team committed to a mission!

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech V Shipboard Installer at our San Diego, CA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC mission. In this mission we conduct maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems in support of our customer.

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Responsibilities - Work you'll do:

• 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
• Expected to oversee, on a "deck plate" level, the performance of installation team members, subcontractors & teaming partners. Feedback to the project engineer & other leadership is required & expected.
• Observe & adhere to all safety regulations & procedures applicable to installation activities. Mentor all team members on safety & ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations & procedures.

Required Experience, Skills, & Education:

• 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.
• Ability to identify & correct high-loss connections, damaged fiber, improper terminations, contamination & other installation defects.
• Knowledge of single-mode & multimode fiber, connector types, polish types, bend radius requirements, & proper handling practices.
• Skilled in cable cutting, end preparation, & installation in accordance with technical drawings.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience installing a variety of cable types in field environments.
• Capable of planning cable runs & supporting installation activities.
• Competent in reading & interpreting electrical installation & red‑line drawings.
• Familiar