AIT Lead

Leidos • Norfolk, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Group is seeking an AIT Lead for its Norfolk, Virginia office to support the ILC mission, which involves maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems. The AIT Lead directs assigned shipboard alteration installation work packages and installation personnel, from kitting through RMMCO closeout. The role oversees production planning, POA&M execution, WAF/tag-out coordination, customer and subcontractor interfaces, quality assurance, reporting, and timely completion of installation milestones.

Shipboard assignments may involve ladder climbing, working in restricted spaces, handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and working at naval or commercial shipyards. The position requires following approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and security-clearance conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct field installation experience.
• Advanced expertise in cable cutting, preparation, and installation.
• Extensive hands-on cable and cableway installation experience.
• Proficiency in cable routing, connectorization, and installation documentation.
• Ability to plan and oversee installation activities; lead installation personnel and subcontractors; interpret electrical installation and redline drawings; manage WAF/tag-out requirements; track POA&M milestones; support RMMCO 9090-310 completion; and prepare comprehensive formal reports.
• Thorough understanding of safety lockout/tag-out programs.
• Experience updating POA&Ms using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport.
• OSHA 10.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the installation subject matter expert; plan future installations, establish work priorities, assign qualified personnel, coordinate work packages, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and update installation POA&Ms, including critical paths, milestones, labor and material resources, schedule risks, and corrective actions, using Microsoft Project or approved scheduling tools as required.
• Coordinate installation access, milestones, conflicts, and requirements with the OSIC, Ship’s Force, customer, prime contractor, and other AITs.
• Oversee SID validation, engineering redlines, technical documentation, material readiness, installation kitting, and work-package execution.
• Ensure QA workbook completeness; coordinate V-, I-, and G-level inspections, discrepancy closure, EC orders, and installation closeout reports.
• Coordinate WAF/TUMS/tag-outs, power installation, system test readiness, turnover, and RMMCO/9090-310 closeout requirements.
• Conduct production meetings and submit accurate daily, weekly, and formal email reports covering installation status, milestones, personnel, subcontractors, quality, safety, and corrective actions.
• Lead technical training, mentor deck-plate leads, and oversee assigned subcontractor production, logistics, documentation, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Provide timely feedback to the Project Engineer and installation leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED