Engineering Technician II

Job Description

Description

Are you ready for a rewarding and inspiring career?

Unleash your potential At Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Leidos National Security Sector has an opening for an Engineering Technician II supporting our NATSC contract in Newport Rhode Island.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Mission

This team provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security obstacles for customers with “can’t fail” missions. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer.

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Your Main Mission :

The successful candidates will be repair / production technicians on towed repair lines of the Navy Technical Support Center (NATSC) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Technicians assigned to specific product lines or the Hose & Tow Cable Fabrication Shop and will either evaluate and troubleshoot failed module assemblies to the component level and perform repairs, manufacture module hose assemblies and / or tow cables in accordance with formal work instructions, using conformed materials, and with high standards of quality.  They will work with, mentor, and assist with the training of junior technicians.  Performs standardized or prescribed assignments, involving a sequence of related operations.  Receives initial instruction, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.  Performs at this level one or a combination of such typical duties as : Constructs components, sub-units, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.  May troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.

Follows specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and sub-units of equipment. Conducts various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data. Extracts and compiles a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc.; processes data, identifying errors or inconsistencies; selects methods of data presentation. Assists in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials which are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.  Develops information concerning previous operational failures and modifications.  Uses judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seeks sources to clarify information.

Basic Qualifications :

High school / vocational school diploma or GED certificate or Technical school diploma and 1 to 2 years of work experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level clearance. Must have a minimum of a DOD Interim secret level clearance to start in this position.

Familiar with standard computer operation and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications :

Documented completion of soldering and / or fiber-optic termination / connectorization certification / training.

Operational knowledge and experience with industrial equipment including, but not limited to, that of the type used with module hosing / de-hosing, pressure, tension, and handling testing, and automated / semi-automated electronic test equipment; measuring / grinding of hose material, mechanical swaging, cable connector molding and pressure testing, as appropriate to the shop / product line assigned.

Experience performing electronic repairs at the component level using copper and fiber optic signal path repair procedures / techniques to documented quality standards using formal work procedures OR, experience manufacturing hose assemblies for various towed modules from raw stock to documented quality standards using formal work procedures, OR preparing and terminating sonar tow cables using formal work procedures and in accordance with documented quality standards.

Active DOD secret clearance or Interim Secret clearance.

Clearance Required :

You must possess the eligibility of being able to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance.

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This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. This position will pay $23.27 per hour.

We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.

Original Posting : November 5, 2025

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 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

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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.