Sonar Technician - Fire Control

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The Leidos National Security Sector currently has an opening for an AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Sonar Technician focused on Sonar Fire Control Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting to work on site at NSWCDD 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 to the AN/SQQ-89 Hardware In Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for the United States Navy's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems installed on surface ships. Specific systems include the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 system and associated equipment.
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Responsibilities - Work you'll do:

• Perform hardware and software 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.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• HS diploma and four or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Possess the Navy Sonar Technician AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Maintainer NEC.
• Fleet experience with Fire Control (UCFS) Operations and maintenance.
• Experience analyzing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 sonar system.
• Familiarity with Linux operating system.
• Possess and have ability to maintain Secret clearance.
• Possess or have ability to obtain CompTIA certification in one or more of the following: A+, Network+, or Security+.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. passport.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education - Favorable if you have:

• Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system.
• Experience installing and configuring Network Switches.
• Copper, fiber, and data cable fabrication qualifications and experience.

EIO2024
Original Posting Date:
2024-03-06
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 $44,850.00 - $81,075.00
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.