Engineering Technician III

Program overview
'iThe 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.'
Job description
'The successful candidates will be repair/production technicians on towed array repair lines of the Navy Array Technical Support Center (NATSC) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. Technicians assigned to specific array 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 array module hose assemblies and/or tow cables in accordance with formal work instructions, using conformed materials, and with high standards of quality.'
Responsibilities: '
Repair and troubleshoot failed sonar array modules down to the component level
Extensive troubleshooting of complex towed sonar circuits
Capable of managing independent workstreams with minimal supervision, while actively supporting broader team goals
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
Maintains precise, up to date, and audit ready project/ operational documentation in accordance with Company/ Department standards
Support training and mentoring of junior technicians as needed

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area'
Basic Qualifications: '
U.S. Citizenship required
High school/vocational school diploma or GED certificate.
Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

• Must have at least an Interim Secret Clearence to start

Proficiency with standard computer operations and Microsoft Office products.
1 to 3 years 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'
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

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The original posting: June 9, 2026