Shipboard Installer Tech II

Leidos LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer in Chesapeake, VA to support ASW sonar system installation, maintenance, and modernization on shipboard platforms. You will interpret installation drawings, plan cable routes, and install cabling with attention to safety and quality.

Require a high school diploma with 3 years of field installation experience, and certifications in fiber optic handling and copper/fiber connectors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret ship installation drawings.
• Plan cable routes and runs.
• Perform cableway installation, removal and testing.
• Terminate cables and fabricate connectors.
• Document work via OQE and related paperwork.
• Mentor junior team members on safety and best practices.

Skills

Field installation

Safety regulations

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Fiber Optic cable handler certified to 8477552A

Fiber Optic Connector qualified

Copper Connector Qualified Mil Standard

OSHA 10 VSRA 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 Chesapeake, VA 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.

Responsibilities – Work you’ll do:

• Understand & interpret ship installation drawings
• Planning cable routes & runs
• Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-outs.
• Cableway inspections
• Cableway installation, equipment removal & installation
• Removal & installation of various cable types
• Opening & closing of MCT’s/MCP’s & the associated documentation & testing
• Cable termination, hardwired connections, & connector fabrication.
• Cable testing to include cable continuity & megger testing
• Cable & Cableway management, cable dress-in, banding, & cable tag installation
• Adherence to all safety regulations & procedures applicable to task
• Completion of required documentation, OQE, & paperwork
• Mentorship of junior team members on safety, workmanship, & best practices

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 VSRA Clearance

Background & Security Clearance:

• Required: Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

Pay and Benefits:

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

Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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 6, 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 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.