Technician

Leidos•San Diego, CA

11d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is hiring a Precision Fiber Optics Winding Technician to support the fabrication, assembly, and quality assurance of precision-wound fiber-optic packs, maintain specialized fabrication equipment, and help develop infrastructure for the winding lab. The role suits a hands-on, mechanically inclined, organized technician comfortable working in dynamic field and marine environments. The position combines laboratory, fabrication-shop, dockside, and at-sea operational support. The schedule is 9/80B, including every other Friday off, and the position is on-site only. Work may involve fast-paced technical environments, shifting priorities, mission-driven schedules, marine vessels, overnight assignments, loud production areas, varying temperatures, and inclement weather.

Requirements

At least 5 years of skilled technician experience in a field such as machining, electrical work, metal fabrication, or PCB fabrication; fiber-winding experience is not required.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
Ability to follow rigorous quality standards and maintain meticulous quality-assurance records and work-order logs.
Ability to stay on task for 8 continuous hours while winding, with necessary breaks.
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints.
General hand-tool skills.
Ability to create, maintain, and work in clean workspaces.
Ability to handle HAZMAT materials, including solvents and polyurethane.
Ability to navigate lab, office, warehouse, pier, dock, and facility spaces; stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods; and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use hands precisely to operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment.
Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet.
Comfort working in loud production environments, varying temperatures, and inclement weather.
Willingness to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, occasionally overnight.
Comfort working in fast-paced technical environments with shifting priorities and mission-driven schedules.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and perform quality assurance on precision-wound fiber-optic packs.
Support maintenance of specialized equipment used in fabrication.
Assist with developing infrastructure for the winding lab.
Follow quality standards and maintain quality-assurance records.
Follow and log information in work orders.
Perform OTDR diagnostic testing and handle, splice, and test fiber-optic connections.
Read and interpret engineering prints and build to them.
Use or learn to use NC lathes, drill presses, and milling machines.
Maintain clean workspaces.
Handle hazardous materials such as solvents and polyurethane.
Provide support in laboratory, fabrication-shop, dockside, and at-sea environments.