Production Technician-Mechanical/Electrical - Hypersonics

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a qualified Production Technician for its Hypersonic line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Primary Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB). This position will perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and test across all stages of production. The candidate will be working as part of the technician team whose work will include assembly and test of electronic/avionic components, hypersonic flight vehicles, sub-system testing troubleshooting and mechanical component assembly. Production will occur in work cells using efficient processes and product flows. Work will be conducted in an integration/production facility along with a laboratory environment.

Requirements

Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED with 3 or more years of relevant experience within the defense industry.
Able to work from production drawings, schematics, Work Instructions (WI) / Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Authorization Documents (WAD).
Basic skills utilizing, hand tools, DMM, Milliohm meter, and Microsoft Office
Basic mechanical aptitude
Work with a team of engineers and technicians in a fast paced, quality critical environment
Have organizational skills to document work and support configuration management of the production activities.
Able to lift 25 lbs.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Environmental testing.
Explosive/ Ordnance training.
Familiar with 5S work environment practices.
Familiar with ESD and FOD controlled work environment methods.
Torque and Safety Wire.
Experience working aerospace/aircraft component assembly/handling operations.
Material Handling Equipment including forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead crane operations.

Responsibilities

assembly and production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB)
perform electrical and mechanical assembly, integration and test across all stages of production
assembly and test of electronic/avionic components, hypersonic flight vehicles, sub-system testing troubleshooting and mechanical component assembly