2025-08-15
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Virginia Beach
Virginia
23455
United States
Description
Field Support Technician — Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Specialist
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance Required: US Citizen; Active DoD Top Secret
Mission Overview
Join the Leidos National Security Sector as a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Specialist supporting the U.S. Navy’s advanced Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) program. In this critical role, you’ll champion the RCM System to drive preventive maintenance, develop new PMS procedures, and deploy worldwide—ensuring one of the most sophisticated maritime surveillance platforms stays mission-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor: Apply RCM methodologies to manage, update, and monitor PMS across all SURTASS ship variants. Provide guidance and training to junior technicians on RCM best practices.
Develop & Integrate: Design and implement new PMS procedures in collaboration with equipment subject matter experts (SMEs).
Deploy & Support: Deliver field support services for SURTASS mission equipment aboard U.S. and allied vessels, as required.
Analyze & Report: Monitor PMS performance metrics, conduct RCM analyses, and recommend reliability enhancements.
Coordinate & Communicate: Serve as a liaison among ship captains, government stakeholders, contractors, and onboard crews to ensure seamless maintenance operations.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Technology, or graduation from U.S. Navy Electronics “C” School (or equivalent civilian electronics technical school) / Certification in 3M Systems. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
8+ years’ hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing:
VME and digital computers, microprocessors, and peripheral/interface equipment.
Networks and communications systems (HF, UHF, SHF, SATCOM, LOS) Navigation and sonar systems.
3+ years of experience managing PMS using RCM methodologies at the work-center level.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
US passport, valid driver’s license, and ability to meet and maintain mariner physical fitness standards.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years combined experience with SURTASS subsystems maintenance:
Processing Systems: ICP, UNIX/Linux/Windows, ORACLE, GCCS-M, GPS, bathythermograph, gyro, TTTS
Communications Systems: Secure voice/data cryptos, CMS, EKMS, SIPRNET/NIPRNET, ADNS/CFCP
Array Systems: TL-29A Twinline/Single Line, LFA, CLFA, HFM3
Prior SURTASS shipboard technician experience.
IAT II certification (Security+ or CCNA Security).
Familiarity with the U.S. Navy Maintenance Material Management System (3M).
Proven ability to work independently under general supervision in austere, maritime environments.
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