Engineering Technician II – Towed Array IMA Program

Leidos•Poulsbo, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II will be a member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Poulsbo, Washington. The site provides direct fleet support for towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including worldwide, year-round casualty assistance support. Program activities also include shipping, receiving, warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking. The technician performs physical inspections, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly, and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies. Work takes place pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse. The role includes on-the-job training, with the expectation that the employee will qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. The selected candidate must be able to work with Navy, government, and civilian support contractors and perform routine assigned work with minimal supervision. Short-notice travel within the continental United States and overseas may be required, along with occasional overtime and extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs. The position requires the ability to obtain and retain a Secret-level Department of Defense security clearance and a U.S. passport. Advancement consideration, when positions are available, requires qualification as a Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard requirements. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage and Health and Welfare benefit requirements. The stated pay is $24.34 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level, or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy C school.
At least two years of experience testing and repairing electronic/electrical equipment.
Experience using electronic test equipment and operating handheld power tools.
Obtain an interim Secret clearance before employment begins and be able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
Be able to obtain and retain a U.S. passport.
Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
Complete a background check and physical to be able to operate a company truck.

Nice To Haves

Prior U.S. military service, preferably Navy service on a platform using towed sonar systems.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing towed sonar arrays.
Experience with AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410, or OK-542/542A equipment.
Ability to perform light mechanical maintenance and operate a forklift.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (O365).
Fiber optic certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical inspections and electrical testing of towed array modules.
Troubleshoot, assemble, install, and remove towed bodies aboard ships.
Perform work pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment.
Qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician through on-the-job training.
Interact with Navy, government, and civilian support contractors.
Perform routine assigned work with minimal supervision.
Travel within the continental United States and overseas on short notice when required.
Work occasional overtime and travel to other Towed System IMAs for surge support when required.
Perform light mechanical maintenance and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.