Marine Electrical Technician

Leidos•Long Beach, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maritime Systems Division (MSD) of Leidos is seeking a qualified, energetic, and resourceful Marine Electrical Technician. Leidos MSD develops and deploys advanced technology solutions for maritime missions for customers across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients. This role involves the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical systems aboard specialized marine platforms. The position will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to mission-critical engineering projects serving both defense and commercial maritime initiatives. This position requires travel and coordination with engineering activities at Leidos and other government facilities. Travel may include multiple locations across the United States and possibly the United Kingdom. Initial focus will be supporting various US Navy programs such as the Ghost Fleet in San Diego and Port Hueneme, CA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience in marine electrical systems, preferably in shipboard or offshore environments
Familiarity with military standards, maritime regulatory codes, and environmental requirements
Experience with diagnostic tools, electrical test equipment, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team in a dynamic marine environment
U.S. Citizenship (due to federal contract requirements)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, including work aboard vessels as required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

Responsibilities

Install and maintain marine electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and communication networks
Diagnose faults and repair electrical equipment such as motors, generators, switchboards, and instrumentation panels
Perform electrical testing and calibration in compliance with maritime standards
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications
Assist with the integration of instrumentation and control systems into marine platforms
Document work performed and maintain accurate maintenance logs
Comply with relevant safety regulations, codes, and company standards