Engineering Technician

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

17d•$69,550 - $125,725

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. The role involves short-term CONUS and OCONUS deployments, assembly and integration, system sustainment, supporting test events through setup, operations, and documentation, and providing related training within the assigned area of operations. The Engineering Technician supports the customer in overseeing and monitoring maintenance and sustainment programs, including scheduling and performing services, hardware configuration, hardware and software installation, and troubleshooting. The position works closely with engineers and logisticians, contributes to root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting, recommends courses of action, interprets electrical and mechanical drawings, and helps maintain internal materials and process specifications. The role requires mission-focused customer support, effective communication, adaptability, attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, and collaboration.

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 with hand tools, basic power tools, and basic electrical diagnostic tools.
Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings and documents such as operating instructions, work instructions, and blueprint data.
Ability to travel up to 50% as required.
Residence in the North Alabama area or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama, area.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in independent and/or team environments with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an AS9100 Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment.
Previous work experience in Aerospace and Defense assembly, integration, and test.
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.
Security+.

Responsibilities

Support the customer in overseeing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program.
Schedule and perform services, hardware configuration, hardware and software installation, and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues.
Collaborate with engineers and logisticians to support effective program execution.
Perform and contribute to root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting of software, hardware, cabling, electrical systems, and network infrastructure.
Recommend courses of action to customers, end-users, and internal team members based on experience and technical knowledge.
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 activities, test event setup, operations and documentation, and related training within the assigned area of operations.