Shipboard Installer I

Leidos • Norfolk, VA

11d • $35,100 - $63,450 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipboard Installer I performs assigned shipboard cable, cableway, connector, inspection, and material-support work under the supervision of qualified installation personnel. The role completes productive installation tasks in accordance with approved workmanship, quality, and safety standards. The position supports maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems for the ILC mission and is based at Leidos’ Norfolk, Virginia office, with shipboard assignments at naval or commercial shipyards.

Requirements

• Ability to perform assigned work under supervision, follow technical instructions, maintain accurate records, use tools safely, and meet applicable program qualification requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport.
• OSHA 10.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in restricted spaces, and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. for shipboard assignments.
• Compliance with approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security-clearance conditions.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, route, band, and secure cable and cableways under supervision, using approved drawings and procedures.
• Conduct pre-installation, in-process, and post-installation cable and cableway inspections under supervision; record results and report discrepancies.
• Prepare and fabricate assigned coaxial, multipin, and fiber-optic connectors under direct supervision; document completed work and qualification activity.
• Perform assigned MCT/MCP opening, closing, inspection, and testing under supervision; complete required installation records.
• Perform assigned cable continuity checks and operate authorized test equipment under supervision; record results accurately.
• Read applicable installation drawings and identify basic electrical symbols, components, and material requirements for assigned tasks.
• Perform installation kitting, material identification, equipment staging, tool accountability, and return-material preparation as directed.
• Follow WAF/TUMS and lockout/tag-out controls; comply with NAVSEA Standard Items, the SOW, shipyard requirements, and ESH procedures; promptly report unsafe conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED