2nd shift Conformal Coating Technician

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a PCBA Conformal Coating Technician in Huntsville, AL, to apply conformal coating on printed circuit board assemblies for military and SPACE applications. The role involves masking, coating, and post-inspection using UV and magnification tools.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED with 1–3 years in manufacturing, US citizenship, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. This is a 2nd shift position within our Defense Systems Manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a team environment and manufacturing setting.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a Final Secret or Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic conformal coating dispense equipment for PCBA assemblies.
• Mask PCBA prior to coating and remove masking after coating.
• Perform UV light inspection after coating is applied.
• Inspect finished PCBA assemblies using mag lights or a microscope.
• Meet day-to-day objectives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conformal coating

UV inspection

Microscope inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Conformal coating equipment

UV inspection tools

Microscope

Mag light

Job description

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility is seeking a PCBA Conformal Coating Technician to join our team at our Electronics Manufacturing Facility (EMF). Candidate will be responsible for applying conformal coating on Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s) for military and SPACE applications.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) !

Primary Responsibilities

• This position involves running automatic conformal coating dispense equipment to apply coating on low, medium and high density printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA’s)
• Work will include masking of PCBA’s prior to conformal coating and removing masking after coating
• Applicants must be able to perform inspection under UV light after conformal coating is applied
• Applicants must be able to inspect completed PCBA’s under mag-light and/or microscope with black light
• Work to achieve day‑to‑day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• HighSchool Diploma/GED with 1-3 years of prior relevant workexperience
• Applicants must have experience working with teams.
• 1 year experience working in industrial/manufacturing environment
• 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.
• This is a 2nd shift position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using mag lights and microscopes to view PCBA’s
• Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001

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Original Posting

August 11, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $40,300.00 – $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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