Field Engineer- Sonar at Leidos

Description

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The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Field Engineer to work as part of the AEGIS Test Team in Bath, ME overseeing the installation and conducting testing of the AN/SQQ-89A(V) Sonar Suite. This is working with dynamic schedules and coordinating with other members of the test team and ship’s force. This position will encompass all stages of production and post sail away support.

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Responsibilities – Work you’ll do:​

• ​Fulfill duties as an on-site representative for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 system. These responsibilities will include:

• Perform direct support to expedite problem resolution and to minimize any schedule impact caused by USW system equipment problems.

• Provide installation and testing inputs to daily and weekly reports.

• Deliver a CD of the electronic database as requested.

• Document visual/mechanical and electrical discrepancies discovered during Assessment

• Perform configuration audits to verify installed USW system baselines on specified hulls per schedule and instructions provided.

• Perform System Interoperability Validation (SIV)/equipment grooms using Government approved procedures.

• Coordinate testing of upgraded systems.

• Witness shipyard conducted tests as per direction of ATT Management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)

• Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds, climb ladders, and perform other shipboard activities

• Understanding of Basic Sonar Principles, equipment, and interfaces.

• Operate standard electronic test equipment i.e. Multi-meters, O-scopes, etc.

• Ability to troubleshoot and test connectors, cable, power.

• Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Proven experience effectively communicating with senior US government representatives

• Clearance requirements: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance upon hire.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to load AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 software as per government provided documentation.

• Technical experience on U.S. Navy combat systems.

• Experience working in a shipyard environment.

• Basic networking and/or Linux software experience.

• Technical Documentation Experience, including Engineering Change Proposal/Order (ECP / ECO)

• Direct customer support/interface experience

• Strategic mindset

• Ability to independently research, assess and present analyses of technical/logistics data and recommended options for government decision.

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Original Posting Date:

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.