Electromechanical Technician

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced, Electro-Mechanical Technician to work in an arduous duty environment aboard government owned Ocean Surveillance Ships conducting Surveillance Towed Array Sensory System (SURTASS) operations at sea.  Technicians will be on a 6 month on and 3 month off rotating mission, working in excess of 40-hours per week. 

**Selected applicant can reside anywhere within the United States as long as he/she is flexible for deployments and travel.** 

As a member of the SURTASS team, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Perform operations and maintenance of the Ship’s Operation Center and Array Handling systems utilizing common and specialized tools, test equipment, manufacturer’s manuals, schematic diagrams, and government procedures. 

• Primary types of systems include high pressure hydraulic systems with pumps, motor-generator setups delivery power throughout the equipment, and a large winch for deploying and retrieval of equipment.  

• Become qualified in Ship Operation Center and Array Operation positions and participate in the deployment and retrieval of Tow Arrayed evolutions and all other SURTASS operations. 

• Assist supervisor and other program managers in compiling data, procedures, and manuals. 

• Ensure proper maintenance of Logs and Records. 

• May be assigned COMSEC, logistics, or safety collateral duties. 

• Required to participate in Leidos and Government Compliance Training programs. 

• Share common spaces over lengthy deployment periods and work closely with others in a small working area and in a shipboard environment. 

• This position requires close cooperation and working relationships with active-duty military, contractors, and government personnel. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited electrical or mechanical systems trade school or apprenticeship program, or US Navy mechanical program.  

• Have at least 3 years of maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and heating and air conditioning systems. 

• Applicants should have knowledge and hands-on experience in a majority of the following areas: 

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and hydraulic issues.

• Basic mechanical maintenance to oil systems. 

• Basic understanding of electrical systems. 

• Understanding electrical and mechanical technical drawings. 

• Proficient with personal computers and have a familiarity with operational, schematics, and maintenance publications. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Demonstrate ability to perform assigned taskings. 

• Obtain valid U.S. passport in an expeditious manner. 

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening 

• Ability to obtain and maintain company provided travel charge cards. 

• Must be capable of passing a Mariner's Physical per COMSCINST 6000.l.c and maintain their medical fitness for this position. 

• Secret Clearance required to start and ability to complete government background investigation and meet eligibility requirements to obtain Top Clearance. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• SURTASS program background  

• Background in EKMS/COMSEC 

• Super High Frequency (SHF) experience  

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Pay Range:

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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.

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