Engineering Technician III

Leidos•Newport, RI

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III will work as a repair or production technician on towed-array repair lines at the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC), a U.S. Navy facility operated by Leidos at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Technicians are assigned to specific array product lines or the Hose & Tow Cable Fabrication Shop. Work includes evaluating and troubleshooting failed module assemblies to the component level and repairing them, or manufacturing array-module hose assemblies and tow cables in accordance with formal work instructions, using conformed materials and meeting quality standards. The role also performs electrical, mechanical, and functional testing and maintains accurate operational documentation. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one; at least an Interim Secret clearance is required to start. The pay rate is $26.03 per hour. The position is covered by the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum-wage and minimum Health and Welfare benefit requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
High school or vocational school diploma, or GED certificate.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; at least an Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Proficiency with standard computer operations and Microsoft Office products.
One to three years of related experience in electrical or electronic systems.
Experience in at least one of the following: component-level electronic repair, including copper and fiber-optic signal paths; manufacturing hose assemblies for towed sonar-array modules; or preparing and terminating sonar-array tow cables.
Ability to follow formal work instructions and documented quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and/or fiber-optic termination certification or training.
Experience with industrial or production equipment, including module hosing/de-hosing equipment; pressure, tension, and handling test systems; automated or semi-automated electronic test equipment; measuring, grinding, mechanical swaging, and cable connector molding; or cable pressure-testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair and troubleshoot failed sonar-array modules down to the component level.
Troubleshoot complex towed-array sonar circuits.
Manage independent workstreams with minimal supervision while supporting broader team goals.
Manufacture array-module hose assemblies and/or tow cables using approved work instructions and materials.
Perform work in accordance with established quality standards.
Conduct electrical, mechanical, and functional testing using established procedures.
Operate test equipment, record results, and report issues or defects.
Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts by following written instructions.
Perform basic servicing or repairs of equipment or instruments.
Extract and record engineering or test data using defined methods.
Follow standard work methods for routine tasks and seek guidance for new or unfamiliar work.
Maintain precise, current, audit-ready project and operational documentation in accordance with company and department standards.
Support training and mentoring of junior technicians as needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.