Shipboard Installer II

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer to support maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems. The role requires hands-on field installation experience, safety compliance, and the ability to read installation drawings.

You will perform testing, cable installations, and mentor teammates while adhering to NAVSEA standards. A HS diploma and 3 years’ direct field install work are required, with fiber optic certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3 years of field installation experience.
• Fiber optic handler certified to 8477552A; Fiber optic connector qualified; Copper connector qualified Mil Standard.

Responsibilities

• Conduct MCT/MCP testing, document results, and assume accountability.
• Cable testing and continuity/megger checks.
• Proper cable cutting and end preparation per installation drawings.
• Cable/Cableway installation across all required types.
• Plan cable runs and other installation tasks.
• Read and interpret red line drawings for electrical systems.
• Enforce safety procedures (WAF/TUMS/LOTO).
• Mentor team members on safety and regulations per SOW and NAVSEA standards.
• Observe safety regulations and participate in applicable plans.

Skills

Field installation

Fiber optics

Safety procedures

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

3 years field installation experience

Tools

Fiber optic handler certified 8477552A

Fiber optic connector qualified

Copper connector qualified Mil Standard

OSHA 10 clearance

Job 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 II 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?

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Responsibilities – Work you’ll do

• Conduct MCT/MCP Testing to include opening, closing, documenting and testing unsupervised, and assume full accountability for these tasks.
• Cable Testing to include conducting cable continuity and megger testing required by the job without supervision.
• Cable Cutting to include proper cable cutting and end preparation methods without supervision based on the specifications outlined in the installation drawings.
• Cable/Cableway Installation including all types of cable and cableway installations required by the job without supervision.
• Planning acumen to support system and installation necessary to plan out cable runs and other installation tasks.
• Through system and installation knowledge and ability to read/interpret red line drawings associated with electrical systems.
• Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-out Enforcement.
• Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work.
• Mentor team members on safety and ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures IAW the SOW (Statement of Work), NAVSEA Standard Items, ESH Plans and Procedures provided by the program and the local shipyard or navy facility.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct experience conducting field installation projects.
• Fiber Optic cable handler certified to 8477552A.
• Fiber Optic Connector qualified.
• Copper Connector Qualified Mil Standard.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have:

• Valid driver’s license Valid Passport Connector Fabricator Qualified (Copper and or Fiber) OSHA 10 Clearance
• Required: Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Original Posting: October 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.