Fleet Operations & Systems Technician

Leidos is seeking a Technician & Vessel Operations Professional to execute cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division. This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems maritime sensors subsea telemetry and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions. Youll work with a multidisciplinary team advancing maritime technologies from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions. Leidos Undersea Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies delivering innovative mission-critical solutions across sensor networks unmanned systems and tactical platforms. Were known for achieving industry firsts in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for todays most pressing maritime missions.

This position requires US citizenship and a Secret security clearance prior starting.

Why Join Us

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers scientists and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future: Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies.

What Youll Do

• Provide expert assembly troubleshooting repair and modification of dynamic technology systems.
• Support critical navy systems requiring complete reliability at time of use.
• Advise to and build custom harnesses and circuitry for fixturing and deliverables.
• Support system integration maintenance testing and field operations locally and afar.
• Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly in a newly bult and growing facility.
• Captaining of vessel operations in support of system deployment testing and operational activities.

What You Bring

Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of prior related experience.
• Strong technical aptitude mechanical proficiency sound maritime judgment and the ability to work in dynamic environments
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
• Demonstrated small-vessel operational experience in coastal or inland waters

Preferred Experience:

• Fiber Optic termination experience
• Experience with UUVs deployed subsea systems and underwater payloads
• Proven track record in product manufacturing and transitioning designs to production
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality-focused engineering processes
• Experience working within diverse R&D through Lean Manufacturing facilities
• USCG OUPV (Six-Pack) License or higher
• Experience supporting marine electrical and mechanical systems
• Safety-focused operational decision-making

SUBSEAMSS

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.