Leidos Inc
Overview
Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers' 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity. We are looking to hire a Fiber Optic Specialty Engineer to provide direct fleet support and conduct technical ship visits and assessments of Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP) for multiple ship platforms, including the United States Coast Guard and US Navy platforms (e.g., Fast Frigate, CVNs, LHDs, LSDs, LPDs, DDGs, CGs, LCSs, COLUMBIA Class Submarines, Los Angeles Class Submarines, VA Class Submarines), and future ship classes. Responsibilities
Conduct material assessments of the Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP) on all ship platforms with deployed fiber optic capabilities to support the Fiber Optics Section (CDRL A002). Assess ship’s force capability for fiber optic repair; provide fiber optic technology familiarization sessions; inform ship’s force about FOCP access processes/controls and FOCP configuration management documents; provide over-the-shoulder support as they troubleshoot fiber optic issues or conduct repairs on multiple Navy platforms (CDRL A002). Provide engineering, technical, coordination, quality, verification, and validation services to support systems equipment installation and technology insertion (CDRL A003). Conduct technical visits, assessments, and fleet emergent needs analysis to ensure fleet operational requirements are met when potential scheduling conflicts arise (CDRL A002). Develop and provide Ship visit/FOCP assessment plans for each ship visit/FOCP assessment (CDRL A007). Develop and provide Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Work Authorization Forms (WAFs). Conduct Navy shipboard work as required by the most recent version of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in engineering, technical, installation, coordination, and Quality Assurance (QA) services to support fiber optic systems and technology insertion. 1+ year of experience with Navy Shipboard Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP). Active SECRET Clearance: applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. Additional background screening for base access may be required. NavSEA certification to applicable fiber optic proficiencies such as Quality Assurance and supervisor modules per MIL-STD-1678-1D and MIL-STD-2042C. 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 those 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. Posting date: September 25, 2025 Pay Range: $50,050.00 - $90,475.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in offers include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements (if any), and other applicable factors.
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Gibbs & Cox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is the largest independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm in the United States. Since our founding in 1929, 24 classes of combatants and nearly 7,000 vessels have been built to Gibbs & Cox designs. We proudly support military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design, construction, and lifecycle management. Our passion is solving our customers' 21st century maritime challenges with quality and integrity. We are looking to hire a Fiber Optic Specialty Engineer to provide direct fleet support and conduct technical ship visits and assessments of Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP) for multiple ship platforms, including the United States Coast Guard and US Navy platforms (e.g., Fast Frigate, CVNs, LHDs, LSDs, LPDs, DDGs, CGs, LCSs, COLUMBIA Class Submarines, Los Angeles Class Submarines, VA Class Submarines), and future ship classes. Responsibilities
Conduct material assessments of the Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP) on all ship platforms with deployed fiber optic capabilities to support the Fiber Optics Section (CDRL A002). Assess ship’s force capability for fiber optic repair; provide fiber optic technology familiarization sessions; inform ship’s force about FOCP access processes/controls and FOCP configuration management documents; provide over-the-shoulder support as they troubleshoot fiber optic issues or conduct repairs on multiple Navy platforms (CDRL A002). Provide engineering, technical, coordination, quality, verification, and validation services to support systems equipment installation and technology insertion (CDRL A003). Conduct technical visits, assessments, and fleet emergent needs analysis to ensure fleet operational requirements are met when potential scheduling conflicts arise (CDRL A002). Develop and provide Ship visit/FOCP assessment plans for each ship visit/FOCP assessment (CDRL A007). Develop and provide Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Work Authorization Forms (WAFs). Conduct Navy shipboard work as required by the most recent version of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM). Basic Qualifications
3+ years of experience in engineering, technical, installation, coordination, and Quality Assurance (QA) services to support fiber optic systems and technology insertion. 1+ year of experience with Navy Shipboard Fiber Optic Cable Plants (FOCP). Active SECRET Clearance: applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. Additional background screening for base access may be required. NavSEA certification to applicable fiber optic proficiencies such as Quality Assurance and supervisor modules per MIL-STD-1678-1D and MIL-STD-2042C. 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 those 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. Posting date: September 25, 2025 Pay Range: $50,050.00 - $90,475.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in offers include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, bargaining agreements (if any), and other applicable factors.
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