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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer at our Chesapeake, VA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC mission. In this mission we conduct maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems in support of our customer.
Are you ready to unleash your potential?
Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
Responsibilities – Work You’ll Do
Conduct MCT/MCP testing, including opening, closing, documenting, and testing, without supervision; assume full accountability for these tasks.
Perform cable testing, including cable continuity and megger testing, as required by the job, without supervision.
Perform cable cutting, including proper cable cutting and end preparation methods, without supervision, based on specifications outlined in installation drawings.
Install all types of cable and cableway systems required by the job, without supervision.
Apply planning acumen and system/installation knowledge to plan cable runs and other installation tasks.
Demonstrate thorough system and installation knowledge, including the ability to read and interpret red-line drawings associated with electrical systems.
Conduct and enforce WAF, TUMS, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work.
Mentor team members on safety and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and procedures in accordance with the SOW (Statement of Work), NAVSEA Standard Items, ESH Plans and Procedures, and requirements of the local shipyard or Navy facility.
Required Experience, Skills, and Education
High School diploma or equivalent and 1- 3 years of direct field installation experience.
Experience performing cable continuity and megger testing with minimal supervision.
Experience with cable cutting, end preparation, and installation in accordance with installation drawings.
Hands-on experience installing a variety of cable and cableway systems in field environments.
Ability to plan cable runs and support installation activities.
Ability to read and interpret electrical installation and red-line drawings.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to support 75% travel
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if You Have
Fiber optic cable handler certification to 8477552A.
Fiber optic connector qualification.
Copper connector qualification (MIL-STD).
Valid driver’s license.
Valid passport.
OSHA 10 certification.
VSRA.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
April 1, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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