Engineering Technician

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Logistics & Sustainment is seeking an Engineering Technician to support multiple weapons systems programs. This position is designated as Mission Essential and includes short-term CONUS and OCONUS deployments, assembly and integration, system sustainment, test-event setup, operations and documentation, and training within the assigned area of operations. The technician supports the customer in overseeing and monitoring maintenance and sustainment activities, including scheduling and performing services, managing hardware configurations, installing hardware and software, and troubleshooting technical issues. Working closely with engineers and logisticians, the technician contributes to effective program execution and performs root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting of software, hardware, cabling, electrical systems, and network infrastructure. The role also involves recommending courses of action, interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, supporting internal materials and process specifications, and communicating issues that may affect quality or productivity. The position requires travel of up to 50%, the ability to work long shifts outside normal business hours in adverse weather, and residence in or relocation to the Huntsville–North Alabama area. The technician must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and an unrestricted U.S. passport.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted U.S. passport (Blue Book).
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work long shifts outside normal business hours in adverse weather environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Demonstrated experience using hand tools, basic power tools, and basic electrical diagnostic tools.
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting operating instructions, work instructions, blueprint data, and similar documents.
Ability to travel up to 50% as required.
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in independent and/or team environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an AS9100 Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment.
Previous work experience in an Aerospace and Defense Assembly, Integration & Test environment.
Previous work experience in Defense Logistics and Sustainment.
Experience with U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense operations.
Familiarity with U.S. Army physical security standards and COMSEC and CCI handling and usage practices.
Costpoint/Solumina Windchill experience.
IPC WHMA-A-620 experience.
Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

Support the customer in overseeing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program.
Schedule and perform services, manage hardware configurations, install hardware and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Collaborate with engineers and logisticians to support effective program execution.
Perform and contribute to root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting involving software, hardware, cabling, electrical systems, and network infrastructure.
Recommend courses of action to customers, end users, and internal team members based on technical knowledge and experience.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
Provide mission-focused support aligned with customer expectations, program values, and objectives.
Assist in developing and maintaining internal materials and process specifications using knowledge of industry standards.
Communicate with supervisors, managers, and quality personnel about issues affecting quality or productivity.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Support assembly and integration, system sustainment, test-event setup and operations, documentation, and related training within the assigned area of operations.
Travel for short-term CONUS and OCONUS deployments and other required travel.