Cable Assembly Technician 2nd shift

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Assembly Technician to join our team at our 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. Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED with 1 to 3 years (or more) of experience with 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.

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.
Candidates must have experience working 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.