AIT Lead

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The Leidos Defense Group is seeking a AIT Lead at our San Diego, CA office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the ILC mission.  In this mission we conduct maintenance, modernization, and installation of ASW sonar systems in support of our customer.

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Position summary

Leads assigned shipboard alteration installation work packages and installation personnel, from kitting through RMMCO closeout. Directs production planning, POA&M execution, WAF/tag-out coordination, customer and subcontractor interfaces, quality assurance, reporting, and timely completion of installation milestones.

Essential responsibilities

• Serve as installation subject matter expert; plan future installations, establish work priorities, assign qualified personnel, coordinate work packages, and ensure task completion on schedule.
• Develop, maintain, and update the installation POA&M, including critical paths, milestones, labor and material resources, schedule risks, and corrective actions; use Microsoft Project or approved scheduling tools as required.
• Coordinate installation access, milestones, conflicts, and requirements with the OSIC, Ship’s Force, customer, prime contractor, and other AITs.
• Oversee SID validation, engineering redlines, technical documentation, material readiness, installation kitting, and work-package execution.
• Ensure QA workbook completeness; coordinate V-, I-, and G-level inspections, discrepancy closure, EC orders, and installation closeout reports.
• Coordinate WAF/TUMS/tag-outs, power installation, system test readiness, turnover, and RMMCO/9090-310 closeout requirements.
• Conduct production meetings and submit accurate daily, weekly, and formal email reports covering installation status, milestones, personnel, subcontractors, quality, safety, and corrective actions.
• Lead technical training, mentor deck-plate leads, and oversee assigned subcontractor production, logistics, documentation, safety, and environmental compliance; provide timely feedback to the Project Engineer and installation leadership.

Required skills and qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of direct field installation experience.
• Advanced expertise in cable cutting, preparation, and installation; extensive hands-on cable and cableway installation experience; proficiency in cable routing, connectorization, and installation documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and oversee installation activities, lead installation personnel and subcontractors, interpret electrical installation and redline drawings, manage WAF/tag-out requirements, track POA&M milestones, support RMMCO 9090-310 completion, and prepare comprehensive formal reports.
• Thorough understanding of safety lockout/tag-out programs.
• Experience updating POA&Ms using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• OSHA 10
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

Working conditions and compliance

• Shipboard assignments may require ladder climbing, work in restricted spaces, material handling up to 50 lbs., and work at naval or commercial shipyards.
•  Follow approved drawings, NAVSEA Standard Items, applicable shipyard and program safety rules, and required security-clearance conditions

 

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Original Posting:

October 27, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.