Electronics Technician

Leidos•Ketchikan, AK

16d

About The Position

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking an Electronics Technician to support fast-paced operations at the Navy’s SEAFAC facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. The role supports assembly, installation, troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and production of low-voltage AC/DC electronic devices and systems used in surface and subsea applications. Work includes electrical and mechanical assembly, lab and equipment support, and on-water operations, including customer testing near Ketchikan. The technician may also support prototype, design, and development projects; install, repair, and maintain a variety of electronic and marine-related systems; and perform other duties as assigned. The position requires occasional travel outside the local area and willingness to stay overnight to support operations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of prior related experience.
Experience reading schematics and drawings.
Understanding of low-voltage AC and DC systems.
Familiarity with and ability to operate standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, meters, and frequency generators.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and self-sufficient, with the ability to switch tasks as needed.
Ability to keep workspaces clean and organized.
Ability to work well with others and communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to interact professionally with customers, peers, and supervisors.
Willingness to travel outside the local area occasionally and remain overnight to support operations.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to climb and work from ladders, towers, and rooftops; transfer between vessels, docks, floats, and piers; and frequently stoop, kneel, reach, stand, sit, walk, push, pull, talk, hear, and see.
Ability to lift or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in instrumentation and electronics.
Ability to write work orders and test procedures.
Fiber optics manufacturing, troubleshooting, and repair experience.
Experience in computer networking and hardware.
Advanced soldering skills.
Knowledge of marine systems such as pumps, radar, electronics, navigation, and basic marine wiring.

Responsibilities

Fabricate wire harnesses using wire splicing, crimping, connector installation, and soldering across different connector and cable types.
Install surface-mount and through-hole components on multilayer printed circuit boards using approved soldering techniques; inspect and test circuit card assemblies.
Use standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, meters, and frequency generators, to assess and troubleshoot electronic assemblies.
Assemble and test mechanical systems and use hand tools to build components into larger assemblies.
Read and follow engineering assembly drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
Troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision.
Maintain serial number records, traveler records, work orders, non-conformance reports, and other service documentation; prepare a Daily Activity Log.
Support the creation and implementation of work orders, test procedures, and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and keep lab equipment and assembly fixtures in good working condition, performing or supporting repairs as needed.
Operate and maintain small boats in varying weather conditions, transport personnel and equipment, and support customer on-water testing near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Construct component racks to meet equipment standards and fabricate and assemble electronic subassemblies.
Operate shop equipment, including drill presses, hand tools, and paint spray equipment.
Inventory parts, kits, and other materials required for assembly.
Interpret running sheets, technical data books, electronic principles and theory, electrical and mechanical prints, and engineering drawings.
Install, repair, and maintain battery backup, alarm, communications, radio dispatch, audio, lighting, air handling, radar, crane, boat, and other electronic systems.
Select electronic components and arrange mechanical layouts to meet engineering specifications for prototype, design, and development projects.
Cut and form wires and harnesses; distinguish wire sizes, colors, and component colors; and test, sort, and inspect small parts.
Operate a pallet jack or forklift to move subassemblies, electronics housings, and equipment racks.
Qualify as a crane operator and crane electrical inspector.