Sonar Technician - Field Services - Leidos

Description

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The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Surface Sonar Technician to work on site at Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA.  This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Surface Sonar mission.  In this mission, Leidos provides engineering and technical support for the United States Navy’s Undersea Warfare (USW) Systems. Specific systems include SQQ-89 system and associated equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform installation, evaluation, and test of Sonar systems to include, electrical/electronic systems, combat systems, HM&E equipment associated with shipboard Sonars.

• Plan and conduct projects for Sonar equipment of various scopes.

• Review installation drawings and electronic schematics to evaluate plans and troubleshoot issues discovered.

• May supervise small technical team during execution of a project.

• Train and mentor junior technicians.

• Review test procedures and technical documents, providing feedback and recommendations for change.

• Conduct tests and analyze results.

• Ensure serviceability of equipment delivered to installation activities. 

• Provide care and protection, maintenance, and inspections of delivered equipment or material.

• Prepare reports detailing progress, remaining work to be completed, and issues encountered.

• Participate in and make recommendations to various working groups.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience maintaining SQQ-89 A(V)15 sonar system

• Experience in analysis, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment

• Ability and willingness to obtain CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ within three months of onboarding.

• Clearance Required: must possess an active DoD Secret clearance to start and have the ability to maintain this clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy Sonar Technician C-school graduate

• CompTIA certification in one or more of the following: A+, Network+, or Security+

• Linux familiarity

• Copper, fiber, and data cable fabrication qualifications and experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain passport

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.