Electro-Mechanical Technician

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Platform Integration Facility (PIF) is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join its team in Huntsville, Alabama. The technician will work closely with engineers and customers to design and build hardware that meets unique technical requirements. This role involves interpreting drawings, applying critical thinking, and building and fabricating production and prototype hardware, as well as testing and deploying hardware. The position supports building electrical and/or mechanical systems for the Department of Defense. Multiple opportunities are available at different experience levels, with the level and compensation matched to the candidate’s experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment, or related experience and/or training.
• Experience reading schematic drawings and other manufacturing documentation.
• Experience building and installing electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, torque wrenches, and wire crimping tools.
• Ability to perform cable fabrication work.
• High degree of finger and hand dexterity for stripping thin wires, crimping tiny terminals, and performing detailed assembly.
• Strong near vision and color discrimination to identify wire colors, read microscopic gauge labels, and route cables according to schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude, a good work ethic, and a sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills and ability to work on a team with diverse skill sets in a production environment.
• Willingness to take on a variety of duties to help the team succeed.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends, to support production schedules, customer commitments, and operational requirements.
• Must reside in North Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
• 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.
• Planning or scheduling experience.
• IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Build and fabricate production and prototype hardware.
• Build electrical and/or mechanical systems for the Department of Defense.
• Test and deploy hardware.
• Build and install electrical and/or mechanical assemblies.
• Perform cable fabrication work.
• Work with engineers, customers, and team members to meet technical requirements and production commitments.

What This Job Offers

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