Engineering Technician III – Towed Array IMA Program

Leidos•Dededo, GU

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed Array Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TA IMA) team in Guam. This site provides direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities of the program include shipping/receiving/warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking. Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and ship board installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment. Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required. Candidate will be responsible to review technical documentation, identify discrepancies and submit TMDERS (Technical Manuals Deficiency/Evaluation Report) corrections. This position has occasional requirements for overtime work in order to meet US Navy operational schedules, and may have occasional requirements for extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs in order to meet US Navy operational schedules. Selected applicant will receive on the job training in accordance with established Personnel Qualifications Standards (PQS) and will be required to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA Technician and Pier-Side Lead. Upon completing qualifications the selected candidate will be expected to take on technical lead assignments supporting IMA day to day operations. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors. The candidate may be expected to assume additional collateral duties from time to time as assigned by the site manager. Candidate must be capable of performing assigned work with minimum supervision. Selected Applicant must be able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain 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 and at least two years experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various hand held power tools.
Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operator company truck.
Must be able to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level.
Must be able to obtain and retain a US Passport.

Nice To Haves

Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
Graduate of a Navy Instructor Training course.
Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment is desirable: 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.
Able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products (O365).
Fiber Optic Certified.

Responsibilities

Conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and ship board installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment.
Reviewing technical documentation, identifying discrepancies and submitting TMDERS (Technical Manuals Deficiency/Evaluation Report) corrections.
Receiving on the job training in accordance with established Personnel Qualifications Standards (PQS) and qualifying as a Towed Systems IMA Technician and Pier-Side Lead.
Taking on technical lead assignments supporting IMA day to day operations upon completing qualifications.
Interacting with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors.
Assuming additional collateral duties from time to time as assigned by the site manager.
Performing assigned work with minimum supervision.