Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sector Manufacturing Space Hardware Systems is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Technician to join its Space Hardware team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports manufacturing and assembly of space hardware in a machine shop environment, working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, supervisors, managers, and quality personnel. The technician helps develop build strategies, identify assembly problems, support inventory and supply usage, and ensure team members understand process and quality procedures. The role also assists with bills of material and labor cost estimates for proposals and budgeting, and performs other related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be able to learn and apply production documentation and procedures while meeting production requirements. U.S. citizenship is required, along with a final Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain one. Occasional overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience in electrical/mechanical assembly, or relevant electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
Skillful knowledge of power tools and hand tools, and ability to learn integration of large structures for DoD or aerospace.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Proficiency with hand tools including drills, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, impact rivet guns, and rivet pullers.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Aptitude to learn and use production work orders, documents, drawings, specifications, and written or oral instructions to meet production requirements.
Ability to work in a machine shop environment, remain stationary for half the time, and stand or walk for long periods for the rest of the time.
Ability to use standard hand tools and required personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate with staff and to deburr and grind using multiple types of hand tools.
Ability to move, reach, lift, feel, inspect, detect, and handle metal parts.
Ability to work occasional overtime as operational needs demand.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance, or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Costpoint, Solumina, Agile, or Windchill.
Effective communication skills.
Planning and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure training received is documented on the training record and signed by a Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Work with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians to develop build strategies and identify potential assembly problems.
Use assembly, integration, and testing tools and apply the proper techniques for their use.
Read mechanical assembly drawings, shop work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
Help monitor inventory and supplies and ensure their correct usage.
Understand process and quality procedures and communicate them to less experienced team members.
Communicate with supervisors, managers, and quality regarding issues affecting quality or productivity.
Assist in developing bills of material and labor cost estimates for proposals and budgeting.
Comply with Company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.