AI&T Test Technician

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

8d • $50,700 - $91,650 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a talented AI&T Test Technician to join our team at our PIF location in Huntsville, AL. This position will work along a group of test engineers (electrical/mechanical) and test technicians, performing hardware and software configuration as well acceptance and qualification testing of DoD deployable units. The work will be conducted in a manufacturing environment. This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with at least 3 years of relevant experience in assembly, integration, and/or acceptance testing.
• Candidate must demonstrate relevant skills in one or more focus areas, have good interpersonal skills, and have the desire to work in a highly focused technical team.
• Candidate must be able to work from production drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Candidate must possess basic skills using hand tools, electrical troubleshooting (DMM), and MS Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Candidate must be able to work independently, or as part of a team, in a dedicated workforce.
• Visual Acuity: Strong near-vision and color discrimination to identify specific wire colors, read microscopic gauge labels, and route cables according to schematics.
• Physical Posture: Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent lifting and transfer of production kits and spools weighing up to 35 lbs
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in acceptance testing including electrical devices, mechanical functions, software integration, and RF measurements.
• An associate degree or higher in a relevant electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing field.
• Have familiarity with working with electrical schematics and cable/wiring diagrams.
• Have advanced experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Organizational skills to document test procedures, test reports and support configuration management of the test equipment.
• Explosive/Ordnance training.
• Torque and/or Safety Wire.
• Experience in the functional testing of avionics components.
• Material handling equipment: forklifts and/or overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing production assembly, fabrication of materials, test operations including set-up calibration and operation of machines used in the production and testing process.
• Duties may include ensuring that high-quality manufacturing production operations happen on schedule and within the cost objective.
• Work along a group of test engineers (electrical/mechanical) and test technicians, performing hardware and software configuration as well acceptance and qualification testing of DoD deployable units.
• Candidate will also handle all tasks assigned by the supervisor and may aid in writing reports and updating records.
• Will be part of a diverse team whose work will include setting up test equipment, performing functional testing of launcher hardware, confirming software functionality, setting up dynamic/climatic test environments, and subsystem AI&T.

Benefits

• Diverse and talented people
• Innovative solutions
• Contribute to our communities
• Operate sustainable
• Commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED