Shipboard Installer Tech II

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer for our Chesapeake, VA office to support ASW sonar system installation, modernization, and related duties.

The role involves interpreting installation drawings, planning cable routes, performing cableway work, testing, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A Secret Security Clearance is required and the team emphasizes mentorship and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand & interpret ship installation drawings.
• Plan 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

Skills

Field installation experience

Fiber Optic cable handler

Fiber Optic Connector qualification

Copper Connector qualification

Lift 50 pounds

Climb ladders

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

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 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 Groupprovides 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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:

• 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 Required:

• Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. 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 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.

Pay Range: Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.