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The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a Shipboard Installer I 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.

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Position summary

Performs assigned shipboard cable, cableway, connector, inspection, and material-support work under the supervision of qualified installation personnel. Completes productive installation tasks to approved workmanship, quality, and safety standards.

Essential responsibilities

• Perform cable and cableway removal, installation, routing, banding, and securing under supervision using approved drawings and procedures.
• Perform pre-installation, in-process, and post-installation cable and cableway inspections under supervision; record results and report discrepancies.
• Perform assigned coaxial, multipin, and fiber-optic connector preparation and fabrication 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; immediately report unsafe conditions.

Required skills and qualifications

• 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.

Working conditions and compliance

• 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.
  

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Original Posting:

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:

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.