2nd shift Soldering Technician

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a PCBA Soldering Technician-2nd shift to join our Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing team. The role involves hand soldering, microscope work, and rework on PCBs with SMT and through-hole components, reading drawings, and following work instructions.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, soldering experience under a microscope, U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, and be willing to relocate to North Alabama.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with <1 year relevant experience.
• Experience soldering under a microscope.
• Ability to solder surface mount and through-hole components.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Hand soldering of SMT and through-hole components on PCBs.
• Soldering/working under a microscope.
• Perform rework of various electronic packages including resistors and capacitors.
• Meet day-to-day objectives and contribute to output quality.
• Work independently and in team settings across functions.
• Candidate must reside in North Alabama or relocate.

Skills

Hand soldering

Soldering under microscope

Read drawings

Education

High School diploma or GED

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a PCBA Soldering Technician-2nd shift to join our team that produce a variety of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA’s).

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 hand soldering of surface mount and through-hole components on low, medium and high density printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Soldering/working under a microscope
• Applicants must be able to perform rework of various electronic packages including resistors, capacitors, through-hole parts
• Work to achieve day-to-day objectives and have significant impact on the work output.
• Work independently under limited supervision
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.
• This is a 2nd shift position

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and less than 1 year of prior relevant work experience
• Experience soldering under a microscope
• Ability to solder surface mount and through-hole components
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.
• This is a 2nd shift position

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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 $35,100.00 - $63,450.00

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00189288

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.