Cable Assembly Technician

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is hiring a Cable Assembly Technician to support programs for commercial and DoD customers. The technician builds cable assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions and performs basic testing, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role involves working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to plan assembly work and identify potential problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of cable-building and/or electrical or mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used in cable assembly.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret clearance, or meet eligibility requirements to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Use tools and equipment for cable manufacturing, including strippers, crimpers, and soldering irons.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Work with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop assembly strategies and identify potential problems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to find signal and connectivity faults.

What This Job Offers

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