Field Support Technician — Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS)

Location: Yokohama, Japan

Clearance Required: US Citizen; Currently possess an Active DoD Top Secret

Mission Overview

Join the Leidos National Security Sector as a Field Support Technician supporting the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) program. This dynamic role blends technical mastery, strategic impact, and worldwide travel, supporting one of the most advanced maritime surveillance platforms afloat.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Train: Guide network specialists and shipboard system admins in operating and maintaining mission-critical C4I systems and networks aboard SURTASS vessels.

Solve & Support: Dive into diagnostics, in-port maintenance, and system upgrades with hands-on precision during ship availability periods.

Optimize & Coordinate: Standardize procedures, troubleshoot advanced systems, and enforce best practices to ensure mission readiness.

Communicate & Collaborate: Act as a liaison between diverse teams including ship captains, government personnel, contractors, and military crews.

Travel & Deploy: Provide global technical support with flexibility for CONUS/OCONUS assignments — including at-sea operations.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technology, or related field. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute education requirement.

IAT II Certifications (Security+ or CCNA Security)

OS certs (e.g., Windows 10/Server 2012, Linux/Unix).

8+ years hands-on experience in network and system maintenance, including microprocessor and RF systems.

Experience with virtualization, automation, VOIP, secure network solutions, and system imaging/deployment.

Deep familiarity with U.S. Navy maintenance standards and open architecture systems.

U.S. Passport, valid driver's license, and ability to meet mariner’s physical fitness requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior SURTASS shipboard technician experience.

Military electronics “C” school or equivalent civilian certification.

5+ years of UNIX/Linux/Windows network management and CISCO systems.

Experience with Navy systems: ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI, and secure communications.

TL-29A and advanced sonar array maintenance (CLFA, LFA, HFM3).

Proven track record with mission-critical subsystem repairs (GCCS-M, GPS, SHF/UHF SATCOM, HF, SIPR/NIPRNET).

This is more than a job — it’s a mission-critical technical leadership opportunity with global impact and operational prestige.

Original Posting:July 21, 2025

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.