Description

Leidos is seeking a Technician & Vessel Operations Professional to execute cutting-edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division. This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team advancing maritime technologies, from prototype design to full-scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos’ Undersea Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions.

This position requires US citizenship and a Secret security clearance prior starting.

Primary Responsibilities

List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security.
• Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems.
• Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S.
• Shape the Future: Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert assembly, troubleshooting, repair and modification of dynamic technology systems.
• Support critical navy systems requiring complete reliability at time of use.
• Advise to and build custom harnesses and circuitry for fixturing and deliverables.
• Support system integration, maintenance, testing, and field operations locally and afar.
• Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly in a newly bult and growing facility.
• Captaining of vessel operations in support of system deployment, testing, and operational activities.

What You Bring

Required Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of prior related experience.
• Strong technical aptitude, mechanical proficiency, sound maritime judgment, and the ability to work in dynamic environments
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
• Demonstrated small-vessel operational experience in coastal or inland waters

Preferred Experience:

• Fiber Optic termination experience
• Experience with UUVs, deployed subsea systems, and underwater payloads
• Proven track record in product manufacturing and transitioning designs to production
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and quality-focused engineering processes
• Experience working within diverse R&D through Lean Manufacturing facilities
• USCG OUPV (Six-Pack) License or higher
• Experience supporting marine electrical and mechanical systems
• Safety-focused operational decision-making

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
March 3, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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.

Securing Your Data

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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.