Electronics Technician

Leidos•Ketchikan, AK

1d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Technician to support fast-paced operations at the Navy’s SEAFAC facility in Ketchikan, Alaska. The Undersea Systems Division develops and deploys technology for maritime missions serving Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, government, and commercial customers. This position supports assembly, installation, troubleshooting, testing, deployment, and production involving low-voltage AC/DC electronic devices and systems used in surface and subsea applications. The technician fabricates wire harnesses; installs and solders surface-mount and through-hole components on printed circuit boards; inspects and tests circuit card assemblies; and uses standard laboratory equipment to assess and troubleshoot electronic assemblies. The role also involves mechanical assembly and testing, interpreting engineering and assembly documents, maintaining work records, supporting laboratory equipment and safety procedures, and keeping the work area organized. The position supports on-water operations near Ketchikan, including operating and maintaining small boats in varying weather, transporting personnel and equipment, and supporting customer testing. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required. The work also includes maintaining and repairing a variety of electronic and marine-related systems, operating shop equipment and material-handling equipment, and qualifying as a crane operator and crane electrical inspector. U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to four years of prior related experience.
Willingness to learn.
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 at short notice.
Ability to keep workspaces clean and organized.
Ability to work well with others and communicate and understand verbal and written instructions.
Professional interaction with customers, peers, and supervisors.
Willingness to travel outside the local area occasionally and stay overnight when operations require it.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance for consideration.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to climb and work off ladders, towers, and rooftops; frequently stoop, kneel, reach, stand, sit, walk, push, pull, talk, hear, and see.
Ability to lift or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to transfer between vessels, docks, floats, and piers.

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 with 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 connectors 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 laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and frequency generators, to assess and troubleshoot electronic assemblies.
Assemble and test mechanical systems using hand tools and engineering documentation.
Read and follow engineering assembly drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, running sheets, technical data books, and electrical and mechanical prints.
Troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision and fabricate or assemble electronic subassemblies, including component racks.
Complete serial number records, traveler records, work orders, non-conformance reports, service documentation, and Daily Activity Logs.
Support the creation and implementation of work orders, test procedures, and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; manage lab equipment and assembly fixtures and support equipment repairs.
Operate and maintain small boats in varying weather conditions, transport personnel and equipment, and support customer on-water testing near Ketchikan, Alaska.
Install, repair, and maintain battery backup, alarm, communications, lighting, audio, air-handling, radar, crane, boat, and other electronic systems.
Adapt techniques, select electronic components, and arrange mechanical layouts to meet engineering specifications for prototype, design, and development projects.
Inventory parts, kits, and other materials required for assembly; test, sort, and inspect small parts and prepare wires and harnesses.
Operate shop equipment such as drill presses, hand tools, and paint spray equipment; operate a pallet jack or forklift to move assemblies and equipment.
Qualify as a crane operator and crane electrical inspector.
Travel outside the local area occasionally and remain overnight to support operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.