Shipboard Installer III

Leidos•Norfolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Shipboard Installer III in Norfolk, Virginia, to support the ILC mission involving maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems. The role serves as the deck-plate technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned shipboard installations. It directs day-to-day technical execution, verifies cable and cableway workmanship, troubleshoots fiber-optic and electrical installation deficiencies, coordinates readiness, and reports progress to installation leadership. Shipboard assignments may involve ladder climbing, working in restricted spaces, handling materials up to 50 pounds, and working at naval or commercial shipyards. The position requires following approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security-clearance conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of direct field installation experience.
Advanced installation proficiency and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in fiber-optic cable preparation, termination, inspection, and testing using applicable test equipment.
Ability to identify and correct high-loss connections, damaged fiber, improper terminations, contamination, and other installation defects.
Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, connector types, polarity, bend-radius requirements, and handling practices.
Skill in cable cutting, preparation, installation, cableway systems, technical drawings, redlines, and installation planning.
Familiarity with safety lockout/tag-out programs.
Valid driver's license.
Valid passport.
OSHA 10.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain one as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Direct and verify assigned deck-plate cable, cableway, connector, fiber-optic, power-installation, and system-installation activities; resolve technical issues within delegated authority and escalate unresolved discrepancies.
Sequence daily installation work, assign technical tasks, verify personnel qualifications, and identify material, tooling, access, and schedule constraints before execution.
Review installation drawings and SIDs; coordinate SID validations, redlines, work-package readiness, and installation changes with engineering.
Track deck-plate labor, production progress, discrepancies, and completion status; provide timely updates to the Team Lead and OSIC as directed.
Coordinate required WAF/TUMS/tag-out activities and electrical safety documentation with authorized personnel before work begins.
Verify QA workbook entries, inspections, test records, discrepancy correction, and closeout documentation for assigned work.
Support RMMCO/9090-310 documentation, EC orders, power installation, test readiness, and system troubleshooting as assigned.
Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training.
Inspect fiber-optic terminations and test results; diagnose high-loss connections, damaged fiber, contamination, and improper terminations.
Coordinate assigned subcontractor work and enforce shipyard safety and environmental requirements.