Cable Assembly Technician-Weekend shift

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • $35,100 - $63,450 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Weekend Shift Cable Assembly Technician to join their team at their Electronics Manufacturing Facility. The successful candidate will support different programs ranging from commercial customers to DoD customers. The technician will be responsible for building cables in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions. Responsibilities include cable construction, basic testing, troubleshooting, and repair.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED with less than 1 year of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
• Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Working knowledge and use of tools used for cable manufacturing (strippers, crimpers, solder iron).
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Work with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop a strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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