Description
Job Description
The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed Array Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TA IMA) team in San Diego, CA. This site provides direct fleet support with towed acoustic systems installed on submarines and surface ships, including 24/7/365 worldwide casualty assistance (CASREP) support. Other responsibilities of the program include shipping/receiving/warehousing, government property administration, and asset tracking.
Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and shipboard installation and removal of towed bodies while working pier side, in all weather conditions and/or in a warehouse environment. Travel overseas and within CONUS on short notice may be required. Candidate will be responsible to review technical documentation, identify discrepancies and submit TMDERS (Technical Manuals Deficiency/Evaluation Report) corrections.
This position has occasional requirements for overtime work in order to meet US Navy operational schedules, and may have occasional requirements for extended travel to support surge work at other Towed System IMAs in order to meet US Navy operational schedules.
Selected applicant will receive on the job training and will either be previously qualified or complete all qualifications as a Towed Systems IMA array technician and Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements within six months of hire date. Upon completing qualifications the selected candidate will be expected to take on technical lead assignments while being assisted by lower level technicians in support of IMA day to day operations. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government, and civilian support contractors. The candidate will be expected to assume additional collateral duties from time to time as assigned by the site manager. The candidate may be expected to assume the IMA day to day operations from time to time in the absence of the site manager.
Candidate must be capable of performing assigned work with minimum supervision and supervising the efforts of lower level technicians.
Selected Applicant must have the ability to obtain and retain a Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level and be able to obtain and retain a US Passport.
Basic Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited technical institute or apprentice program in electronics above the high school level or successful completion of a military electronics course equivalent to U.S. Navy "C" school and at least two years experience in the test and repair of electronic/electrical equipment.
Experience in the use of electronic test equipment and operation of various hand held power tools.
Must obtain a minimum of an interim Secret prior to commencement of employment.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift 40lbs without assistance.
Must complete a background check and physical to be able to operator company truck.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior US military service, preferably Navy and on a platform utilizing towed sonar systems (submarine or surface ship).
Graduate of a Navy Instructor Training course.
Experienced in the operation, troubleshooting, and/or repair of towed sonar arrays, or experience with any of the following equipment is desirable: AN/BQQ-5, AN/BQQ-6, AN/BSY-1, AN/BSY-2, SQQ-89, OK-276, OA-9070/9070A, OK-410 or OK-542/542A.
Must be able to perform light mechanical maintenance actions and operate a forklift as part of assigned duties.
Have a working knowledge of the Towed Array Management System (TAMS) and Virtual In-service Engineering System (VISE).
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products (O365)
Fiber Optic Certified
This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $32.53/hr.
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Original Posting:
January 23, 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 -
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
