Engineering Technician II – Towed Array IMA Program

Leidos•Waipahu, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician II will be a member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The site provides direct fleet support for towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Program responsibilities also include shipping, receiving, warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking. The technician performs physical inspections, electrical testing, and troubleshooting of towed array modules; assembles arrays; and installs and removes towed bodies aboard ships. Work takes place pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse. Short-notice travel overseas and within the continental United States may be required, as may occasional overtime and extended travel to other Towed System IMAs to support operational surges and US Navy schedules. The selected applicant will receive on-the-job training and is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. The role requires interaction with Navy personnel, government representatives, and civilian support contractors, and routine assigned work must be performed with minimum supervision. Advancement consideration within the IMA program, when positions become available, requires qualification as a Pier-Side Supervisor under Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements. The candidate must be able to obtain and retain a Secret-level Department of Defense security clearance and a US Passport.

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 various handheld power tools.
Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret clearance before commencing employment and be able to obtain and retain a Secret-level Department of Defense security clearance.
Ability to obtain and retain a US Passport.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operate a company truck.
Ability to interact with Navy, government, and civilian support contractors.
Ability to perform routine assigned work with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior US military service, preferably Navy service on a platform using towed sonar systems, such as a submarine or surface ship.
Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing towed sonar arrays.
Experience with equipment such as 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.
Ability to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (O365).
Fiber Optic certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical inspections, electrical testing, and troubleshooting of towed array modules.
Assemble arrays and install and remove towed bodies aboard ships.
Perform work pier side in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment.
Provide support for towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including worldwide casualty assistance support.
Interact with Navy personnel, government representatives, and civilian support contractors.
Perform routine assigned work with minimum supervision.
Travel overseas and within the continental United States on short notice when required, and occasionally travel to other Towed System IMAs to support surge work.
Work occasional overtime to meet US Navy operational schedules.
Complete on-the-job training and qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician.
For advancement consideration when positions become available, qualify as a Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with PQS requirements.
Perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties, if applicable to assigned work.