Description
The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Shipboard Installer III at its San Diego, CA office. This role involves serving as the deck-plate technical lead and subject matter expert for assigned shipboard installations. The successful candidate will direct day-to-day technical execution, verify cable and cableway workmanship, troubleshoot fiber-optic and electrical installation deficiencies, and coordinate readiness and report progress to installation leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and verify assigned deck-plate cable, cableway, connector, fiber-optic, power-installation, and system installation activities;
- 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; submit 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 OJT; 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of direct field installation experience;
- Demonstrated 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;
- Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, connector types, polarity, bend-radius requirements, and handling practices;
- Skilled 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 a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
Working Conditions:
- Shipboard assignments may require ladder climbing, work in restricted spaces, material handling up to 50 lbs., and work at naval or commercial shipyards;
- Follow approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security-clearance conditions.
Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00