Cable Assembly Technician

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 48,100 - 86,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cable Assembly Technician for its Huntsville Manufacturing facility. The position involves building, troubleshooting, and repairing cable assemblies, requiring a high school diploma/GED and 2-4 years of experience in related assembly roles.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of specialized tools and the ability to interpret technical specifications. This role offers a competitive pay range of $48,100 to $86,950, with multiple opportunities available based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience required.
• Knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used in cable assembly.
• Must possess or be eligible for Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Work with engineers to develop assembly strategies.
• Perform troubleshooting for signal and connectivity faults.

Skills

Cable assembly

Troubleshooting

Use of crimpers

Interpret technical specifications

US Citizenship

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Solder iron

Strippers

Job description

Cable Assembly Technician – Leidos Defense Systems Electronic Manufacturing Facility

Location: Huntsville Manufacturing

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, troubleshoot, and repair cable assemblies.
• Working knowledge and use of tools used for cable manufacturing (strippers, crimpers, solder iron).
• Interpret engineer drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Candidates must have experience working with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other technicians to develop a strategy and identify any problems that could occur during assembly.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to find faults in signal and connectivity issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years cable building and/or electrical/mechanical assembly experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized tools and equipment used during cable assembly process.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space addendum.
• Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.
• Ability to test cable assemblies for continuity, isolation, insulation resistance, and insertion loss.

Pay Range

$48,100.00 - $86,950.00

Benefits

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