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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.

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The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking Tech II Shipboard Installers at our Chesapeake, VA office. These Shipboard Installers will support of the U.S. Navy Integrated Logistics Center (ILC). The ILC mission conducts maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC mission. The successful candidate will be a proven performer and self-starter with the ability to work well as a part of a team. The Shipboard Installer will be based in Chesapeake with approximately 75% travel to multiple Naval ports both CONUS and OCONUS.

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

Leidos National Security provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for National Security 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:

Conduct MCT/MCP Testing to include opening, closing, documenting and testing unsupervised, and assume full accountability for these tasks.

Cable Testing to include conducting cable continuity and megger testing required by the job without supervision.

Cable Cutting to include proper cable cutting and end preparation methods without supervision based on the specifications outlined in the installation drawings.

Cable/Cableway Installation includes all types of cable and cableway installations required by the job without supervision.

Planning acumen to support system and installation necessary to plan out cable runs and other installation tasks.

Through system and installation knowledge and ability to read/interpret red line drawings associated with electrical systems.

Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-out Enforcement.

Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work.

Mentor team members on safety and ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures IAW the SOW (Statement of Work), NAVSEA Standard Items, ESH Plans and Procedures provided by the program and the local shipyard or navy facility.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

HS diploma or equivalent and 1+ 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.

US Citizenship required to start with the ability to obtain Secret Clearance upon hire.

Active US Drivers License.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have:

Alteration Installation Team (AIT) experience.

OSHA 10

VSRA Safety

Active Secret clearance.

Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance upon hire.

EIO2024

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:August 27, 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 $39,650.00 - $71,675.00

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.