Engineering Technician I

Description

Title: Engineering Technician I

Program Overview

The Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) is a U.S. Navy facility operated by Leidos. NATSC provides repair, refurbishment, upgrades, and testing for Navy towed sonar arrays that support submarine and surface ship operations. Leidos supports production engineering, logistics, and technical services to keep these systems mission-ready for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers.

Key Functions

• Depot-level repair and maintenance of Navy towed sonar arrays

• Diagnostics, troubleshooting, refurbishment, upgrades, and repairs

• Production engineering, manufacturing, and logistics support

• Support of fleet readiness for active Navy deployment

Responsibilities

Engineering Technician I positions support repair and production operations at the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) located at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport.

Responsibilities may include one or more of the following, depending on assignment:

• Repair and troubleshoot failed sonar array modules down to the component level

• Manufacture array module hose assemblies and/or tow cables using approved work instructions

• Perform work using approved materials and quality standards

• Conduct electrical, mechanical, and functional testing using established procedures

• Operate test equipment, record results, and report any issues or defects

• Assemble or construct standard equipment or parts following written instructions

• Perform basic servicing or repair of equipment or instruments

• Extract and record engineering or test data using defined methods

• Follow standard work methods for routine tasks and receive guidance for new or unfamiliar work

• Support training and mentoring of junior technicians as needed

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, vocational school diploma, or GED

• Less than 1 year of related experience in electrical or electronic systems

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Electronic repair at the component level (including copper and fiber optic signal paths)

  • Manufacturing hose assemblies for towed sonar array modules

  • Preparing and terminating sonar array tow cables

• Ability to follow formal work instructions and documented quality standards

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

  • Must have at least an Interim Secret Clearance to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Soldering and/or fiber-optic termination certification or training

• Experience working with industrial or production equipment, including:

  • Module hosing/de-hosing equipment

  • Pressure, tension, and handling test systems

  • Automated or semi-automated electronic test equipment

  • Measuring, grinding, mechanical swaging, and cable connector molding

  • Cable pressure testing equipment

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 $20.74/hr.

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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.

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

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.