Production Technician Mechanical/Electrical - Hypersonics

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Production Technician for its Hypersonics line of business. The role supports assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB), performing electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and testing throughout all stages of production. Working as part of a technician team, the position includes assembling and testing electronic and avionics components and hypersonic flight vehicles, troubleshooting subsystem tests, and assembling mechanical components. Production takes place in work cells using efficient processes and product flows, in an integration and production facility and laboratory environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of relevant experience within the defense industry.
• Ability to work from production drawings, schematics, Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Work Authorization Documents (WAD).
• Basic skills using hand tools, a digital multimeter (DMM), a milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, quality-critical environment.
• Organizational skills to document work and support configuration management of production activities.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a final Secret clearance.
• Flexibility to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends, to support production schedules, customer commitments, and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental testing experience.
• Explosive or ordnance training.
• Familiarity with 5S work environment practices.
• Familiarity with ESD- and FOD-controlled work environment methods.
• Experience with torque and safety wire.
• Experience in aerospace or aircraft component assembly and handling operations.
• Experience with material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and produce Hypersonic Glide Bodies.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, and testing throughout production.
• Assemble and test electronic and avionics components and hypersonic flight vehicles.
• Conduct subsystem testing and troubleshooting.
• Assemble mechanical components.
• Document work and support configuration management of production activities.

What This Job Offers

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