Shipboard Installer III

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Fiber-optic installation

Cableway installation

Electrical installation

Installation planning

Safety procedures

QA documentation

Independent work

Driver's license

Passport

Test equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Shipboard Installer III 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.

Position Summary

Serves as the deck-plate technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned shipboard installations. Directs day-to-day technical execution, verifies cable and cableway workmanship, troubleshoots fiber-optic and electrical installation deficiencies, coordinates readiness and reports progress to installation leadership.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and verify assigned deck-plate cable, cableway, connector, fiber-optic, power-installation, and system installation activities; independently resolve technical issues within delegated authority and accelerate unresolved discrepancies.
• Sequence daily installation work, assign technical tasks, verify personnel qualifications, and identify material, tooling, access, and schedule constraints before execution.
• Review installation drawings and SIDs; coordinate SID validations, redlines, work-package readiness, and installation changes with engineering.
• Track deck-plate labor, production progress, discrepancies, and completion status; submit timely updates to the Team Lead and OSIC as directed.
• Coordinate required WAF/TUMS/tag-out activities and electrical safety documentation with authorized personnel before work begins.
• Verify QA workbook entries, inspections, test records, discrepancy correction, and closeout documentation for assigned work.
• Support RMMCO/9090-310 documentation, EC orders, power installation, test readiness, and system troubleshooting as assigned.
• Provide technical coaching and OJT; inspect fiber-optic terminations and test results, diagnose high-loss connections, damaged fiber, contamination, and improper terminations; coordinate assigned subcontractor work and enforce shipyard safety and environmental requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of direct field installation experience (per October 2026 Tech III requisition).
• Demonstrated advanced installation proficiency and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision; proficiency in fiber-optic cable preparation, termination, inspection, and testing using applicable test equipment; ability to identify and correct high-loss connections, damaged fiber, improper terminations, contamination, and other installation defects.
• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, connector types, polarity, bend-radius requirements, and handling practices.
• Skilled in cable cutting, preparation, installation, cableway systems, technical drawings, redlines, and installation planning.
• Familiarity with safety lockout/tag-out programs.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• OSHA 10
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

Working Conditions and Compliance

Shipboard assignments may require ladder climbing, work in restricted spaces, material handling up to 50 lbs., and work at naval or commercial shipyards. Follow approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security‑clearance conditions.

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.

Original Posting

October 27, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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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.