
Shipboard Installer Tech II
Required skills
- Shipboard Installer
- Tech II
- Chesapeake, VA
- ILC mission
- ASW sonar systems
- maintenance
- modernization
- installation
- ship installation drawings
- cable routes
Nice to have
- driver’s license
- Passport
- Connector Fabricator Qualified
- OSHA 10
- VSRA
Role summary
Leidos is seeking a Tech II Shipboard Installer in Chesapeake, VA, to support the ILC mission by conducting maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems. Responsibilities include interpreting installation drawings, planning cable routes, performing WAF/TUMS/Lockout/Tag-outs, conducting cableway inspections and installations, equipment removal/installation, and various cable termination and testing procedures. The role requires adherence to safety regulations, completion of documentation, and mentorship of junior team members. Candidates must have a HS diploma or equivalent and 3 years of direct field installation experience, with specific certifications in Fiber Optic cable handling and connectors, and Copper Connector qualification. A Secret Security Clearance is required.
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 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. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Responsibilities – Work you’ll do:
- Understand & interpret ship installation drawings
- Planning cable routes & runs
- Conduct WAF / TUMS / Lockout/Tag-outs.
- Cableway inspections
- Cableway installation, equipment removal & installation
- Removal & installation of various cable types
- Opening & closing of MCT’s/MCP’s & the associated documentation & testing
- Cable termination, hardwired connections, & connector fabrication.
- Cable testing to include cable continuity & megger testing
- Cable & Cableway management, cable dress-in, banding, & cable tag installation
- Adherence to all safety regulations & procedures applicable to task
- Completion of required documentation, OQE, & paperwork
- Mentorship of junior team members on safety, workmanship, & best practices
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
- VSRA
Clearance Required:
- Ability to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
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.
Original Posting:
October 6, 2026For 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:
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00The 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.
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