Shipboard Installer Lead - Fiber-Optic & Electrical

Leidos; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Group seeks a Shipboard Installer III in Norfolk, VA to lead shipboard installations, supervise deck-plate activities, verify workmanship, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and electrical installations on ASW sonar systems. The role requires five years of direct field experience, advanced installation skills, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and installation leadership.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, possess a valid driver's license and passport, OSHA 10, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years direct field installation experience.
• Requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and verify deck-plate cable, cableway, connector, fiber-optic, power-installation, and system installation activities.
• Independently resolve technical issues within delegated authority and elevate unresolved discrepancies.
• Plan daily installation work, assign technical tasks, verify qualifications, and identify material, tooling, access, and schedule constraints.
• Review installation drawings and SIDs.
• Coordinate validations, redlines, work-package readiness, and installation changes with engineering.
• Track labor, production progress, discrepancies, and completion status; report updates.
• Coordinate lockout/tag-out and electrical safety documentation with authorized personnel before work begins.
• Verify QA workbook entries, inspections, test records, discrepancy corrections, and closeout documentation.
• Support documentation and system troubleshooting as assigned.
• Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training; inspect terminations and test results; coordinate subcontractor work.

Skills

Fiber-optic installation

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Technical drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Leidos Defense Group seeks a Shipboard Installer III in Norfolk, VA to lead shipboard installations, supervise deck-plate activities, verify workmanship, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and electrical installations on ASW sonar systems. The role requires five years of direct field experience, advanced installation skills, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and installation leadership.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, possess a valid driver's license and passport, OSHA 10, and