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AIT Lead

Leidos


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50700 - 91650
Posted: 29 October 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 AIT Lead at our San Diego CA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC 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 Groupprovides 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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!


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Position summary

Leads assigned shipboard alteration installation work packages and installation personnel from kitting through RMMCO closeout. Directs production planning POA&M execution WAF/tag-out coordination customer and subcontractor interfaces quality assurance reporting and timely completion of installation milestones.


Essential responsibilities
  • Serve as installation subject matter expert; plan future installations establish work priorities assign qualified personnel coordinate work packages and ensure task completion on schedule.
  • Develop maintain and update the installation POA&M including critical paths milestones labor and material resources schedule risks and corrective actions; use Microsoft Project or approved scheduling tools as required.
  • Coordinate installation access milestones conflicts and requirements with the OSIC Ships Force customer prime contractor and other AITs.
  • Oversee SID validation engineering redlines technical documentation material readiness installation kitting and work-package execution.
  • Ensure QA workbook completeness; coordinate V- I- and G-level inspections discrepancy closure EC orders and installation closeout reports.
  • Coordinate WAF/TUMS/tag-outs power installation system test readiness turnover and RMMCO/9090-310 closeout requirements.
  • Conduct production meetings and submit accurate daily weekly and formal email reports covering installation status milestones personnel subcontractors quality safety and corrective actions.
  • Lead technical training mentor deck-plate leads and oversee assigned subcontractor production logistics documentation safety and environmental compliance; provide timely feedback to the Project Engineer and installation leadership.

Required skills and qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of direct field installation experience.
  • Advanced expertise in cable cutting preparation and installation; extensive hands-on cable and cableway installation experience; proficiency in cable routing connectorization and installation documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee installation activities lead installation personnel and subcontractors interpret electrical installation and redline drawings manage WAF/tag-out requirements track POA&M milestones support RMMCO 9090-310 completion and prepare comprehensive formal reports.
  • Thorough understanding of safety lockout/tag-out programs.
  • Experience updating POA&Ms using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
  • Valid Drivers 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

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.

Original Posting:
October 27 2026

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:
Pay Range $50700.00 - $91650.00

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.


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Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.

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