Engineering Technician 3 - Towed Array IMA Program

The successful candidate will be a Member of the Towed System Intermediate Maintenance Activity (TS IMA) team in Chesapeake, VA. 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. 

Candidate will be responsible for conducting towed array module physical inspection, electrical testing, troubleshooting, array assembly and ship board 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.

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 is expected to qualify as a Towed Systems IMA technician. Selected applicant must be able to interact with Navy, Government and civilian support contractors. For advancement consideration within the IMA program (when positions become available) the selected candidate must be a qualified Pier-Side Supervisor in accordance with Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements.

Candidate must be capable of performing routine assigned work with minimum supervision.

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).
• 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.
• Familiar with 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 $26.67/hr.

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Original Posting:

November 10, 2026

Pay Range:

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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.