Shipboard Installer II

Join a team committed to a mission! 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. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer at our San Diego, CA 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? 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. Responsibilities – Work you’ll do Conduct MCT/MCP Testing to include opening, closing, documenting and testing unsupervised, and assume full accountability for these tasks. Cable Testing to include conducting cable continuity and megger testing required by the job without supervision. Cable Cutting to include proper cable cutting and end preparation methods without supervision based on the specifications outlined in the installation drawings. Cable/Cableway Installation including all types of cable and cableway installations required by the job without supervision. Planning acumen to support system and installation necessary to plan out cable runs and other installation tasks. Through system and installation knowledge and ability to read/interpret red line drawings associated with electrical systems. Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-out Enforcement. Observe and adhere to all safety regulations and procedures applicable to installation work. Mentor team members on safety and ensure all team members comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures IAW the SOW (Statement of Work), NAVSEA Standard Items, ESH Plans and Procedures provided by the program and the local shipyard or navy facility. Required Experience, Skills, and Education: HS diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct experience conducting field installation projects. Fiber Optic cable handler certified to 8477552A. Fiber Optic Connector qualified. Copper Connector Qualified Mil Standard. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education – Favorable if you have: Valid driver’s license Valid Passport Connector Fabricator Qualified (Copper and or Fiber) OSHA 10 Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. Pay Range Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00 Pay and Benefits competitive compensation Health and Wellness programs Income Protection Paid Leave and Retirement More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Original Posting: October 27, 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. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos